Electric power conversion systems – Current conversion – Including d.c.-a.c.-d.c. converter
Reexamination Certificate
2007-06-19
2007-06-19
Riley, Shawn (Department: 2838)
Electric power conversion systems
Current conversion
Including d.c.-a.c.-d.c. converter
Reexamination Certificate
active
11213296
ABSTRACT:
Various techniques directed to the digital control of a switching regulator are disclosed. In one aspect, a method for regulating an output level at a power converter output includes receiving a feedback signal representative of the output level at the power converter output. In response to a state of the power converter, at least one of the feedback signal or a threshold level is adjusted. A feedback state signal is generated having a first feedback state that represents that the output level is above the threshold level and a second feedback state that represents that the output level is below the threshold level. A duty cycle signal that cycles is generated. In response to a control signal, energy from a power converter input is enabled or disabled to flow to the power converter output. The control signal is responsive to the duty cycle signal and to a change between the first and second feedback states. The control signal is also responsive to a change between the first and second feedback states.
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Djenguerian Alex B.
Morrish Andrew J.
Odell Arthur B.
Wong Kent
Blakely , Sokoloff, Taylor & Zafman LLP
Power Integration, Inc.
Riley Shawn
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