Power transfer system and methods

Abstract

A system and associated method transfer power between a DC source and a variable load. Two power signals are extracted from the DC source at HF frequency via two self-synchronous radio frequency rectifiers/amplifiers switched by two corresponding HF switching signals having between them either a frequency difference or a phase difference controlled by a duty cycle and overlap controller. The two HF power signals are mixed in a wired, wireless, or bimodal wireless HF power link system to produce a transferred power signal based on the mixing and on manipulating the phase difference when present. A power signal conversion circuit in communication with the HF power link system produces an unfolded output power signal from the transferred power signal. The system and method allow transfer to the load of at least one of an adjustable DC power signal and an AC power signal phase locked to an existing power signal in the load.

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