Power converters also known as power inverters are necessary components to all electrical/electronic products. Due to their ubiquity power converter attributes such as efficiency robustness cost and peak power are very important. Technology: The invention is an Impedance Source (Z-source) Power Converter. The converter performs both buck and boost conversion and one of DC/DC AC/DC or AC/AC conversion. This converter increases robustness and efficiency while maintaining the desirable traits of prior converters (e.g. V- and I- converters). It can be used for high power applications like electric fuel cells and automobiles. Applications: Power Conversion Power Distribution and Automotive Development Status: The invention has been prototyped. Patent Status: US 7130205 (issued Oct 31 2006)
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