Technology

IPC technology is based on a revolutionary new power converter topology which combines non-resonant soft-switching, resulting high link frequency, and precise intra-cycle current control to achieve compact, lightweight, efficient, and economical power converters with exceptionally high power quality.

• IPC’s topology supports DC-AC inverter, DC-DC converter, AC-VFD (Variable Frequency Drive) motor control, and asynchronous AC to grid synchronous AC conversion. It also provides buck/boost voltage conversion, bi-directional power transfer and multiport applications with any combination of independent AC and DC ports.


• IPC’s topology utilizes a high frequency AC link inductor through which all energy is transferred. It completely eliminates all DC bulk capacitor storage. Conventional voltage source converters use electrolytic capacitor for this purpose which fatigue and cause system failures. By eliminating all electrolytic capacitors the reliability of IPC converters is improved.


• IPC’s topology provides ground isolation benefits of transformer based systems without the weight and cost of a transformer.


• IPC’s topology enables up lower weight with dramatic reduction in materials, manufacturing, shipping and installation costs.

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IEEE Peer Reviewed Conference Papers
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Soft Switched AC Link Buck Boost Converter
Soft Switched AC Link Direct Connect Photovoltaic Inverter
Soft Switched AC-Link Wind Power Converter
Battery-Utility Interface using Soft Switched AC Link Buck Boost Converter
Soft Switched AC-Link AC/AC and AC/DC Buck Boost Converter

IPC White Papers
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Low Harmonic Variable Frequency Drive