Direct current power supply using current amplitude modulation

Electricity: power supply or regulation systems – In shunt with source or load – Using choke and switch across source

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323285, 363 97, G05F 146

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ABSTRACT:
A switched-mode power supply for producing a DC voltage output from a unidirectional-current or alternating-current input uses amplitude modulation of current through and inductor. Input terminals joined to the inductor receive the input. A switch in series connection with the inductor responds to a switching signal for controlling the inductor current. A capacitor and diode store energy received from the inductor. A computation circuit is joined to a switch control circuit for sensing the inductor current and producing a switching signal for opening the switch when the inductor current reaches a desired maximum. A reference voltage generator, which produces a signal indicative of the maximum inductor current, includes an adjustment circuit for modulating an error signal, derived from an integral of the difference between a desired output voltage and the actual output voltage, by the input voltage. Inductor current is thereby modulated in phase with input voltage. A quick response circuit is provided for controlling rapid fluctuations in the output voltage. An alternating current source is provided which includes a resonant oscillator for producing an alternating current having a substantially pure sine wave output. A thermally-activated safety switch is also provided for absorbing energy when high voltage surges appear on the input terminals of the power supply.

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