| abstract |
A matrix converter for transforming electrical energy between at least one voltage source (1), in particular a power supply network, and at least one current source (2), in particular a load, said converter including a matrix of switches connecting said voltage sources (1) to said current sources (2), said matrix converter being characterized in that each of said switches has two terminals disposed in respective distinct parallel planes and a photoconductive diamond substrate interposed between said two terminals of the switch, each switch being controlled by means of a light source (7) irradiating the diamond substrate (4) interposed between the two terminals. |