Modular Power Converters Usable Alone or in a Multiphase Power Converter

A multiphase power converter system for converting an input to an output having a plurality of phases, the system comprising:

• a control system;
• a plurality of power converter modules connected to said control system, one for each of said plurality of phases, each of said plurality of power converter modules having:
• a power converter for converting an input into an output having one phase of a plurality of phases;
• a control interface connected to said power converter and said control system;
• a first filter for filtering out first components from said output current;
• a second filter for filtering out second components from said output current;
• and
• an enclosure surrounding said power converter, said control interface, said first filter and said second filter.

A power converter comprising:

• circuitry for converting an input to an output having different electrical characteristics;
• at least one heat sink thermally coupled with said circuitry;
• and
• a connection coupling said heat sink to a ground, said connection including a resistance.