BACKGROUND

Power supplies used in welding typically convert alternating current (AC) power from a wall outlet to an output that is suitable for welding operations. The output power is provided at an appropriate voltage and/or current level and can be controlled and regulated according to the process requirements.

During welding operations such as, for example, tungsten inert gas (TIG) lift starts, a short circuit event exists. During the short circuit event, the output current of the power supply is especially difficult to control to an acceptable level so as not to melt the workpiece during the short circuit event.

What is needed is circuitry in the power supply that can reduce the current level and the accompanying heat from the output of the power supply in an efficient and responsive manner.

BRIEF SUMMARY

Methods and systems are provided for a welding power supply with interleaved inverter circuitry substantially as illustrated by and/or described in connection with at least one of the figures, as set forth more completely in the claims.

