Method and apparatus for parallel operation of packet energy transfer receivers

A method for parallel operation of packet energy transfer receivers in a digital power distribution system, comprising:

• a) accepting an analog electrical power with a digital power transmitter;
• b) using the digital power transmitter to convert the analog electrical power into discrete energy packets;
• c) transmitting the discrete energy packets across a common set of transmission lines;
• d) accepting the transmitted discrete energy packets with a plurality of digital power receivers;
• e) using the digital power receivers to convert the transmitted discrete energy packets back into an analog electrical power;
• f) transmitting the analog electrical power from each digital power receiver to a load device;
• g) establishing a characteristic capacitance of the transmission lines using a capacitor in the termination module;
• h) determining whether a characteristic capacitance is outside of predetermined high or low limits maintained by the digital power transmitter;
• and
• i) when the characteristic capacitance is outside the predetermined high or low limit, interrupting supply of the discrete energy packets over the transmission line.