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This article presents a new class of hybrid converters named Switched-Linear (SL) Converters that can operate as a DC-DC, DC-AC or AC-DC converter. The idea is originated from conventional linear power amplifier integrated with a switched power converter. The linear power unit/cell is a power amplifier, which is fed by two tracking power supplies to boost the efficiency of the linear unit without...