Electricity: power supply or regulation systems – Output level responsive – Using a three or more terminal semiconductive device as the...
Patent
1994-02-25
1996-06-18
Wong, Peter S.
Electricity: power supply or regulation systems
Output level responsive
Using a three or more terminal semiconductive device as the...
323901, 363 49, G05F 144
Patent
active
055281320
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for increasing the light load efficiency of a DC-DC converter by reducing the quiescent power of the control section. In accordance with the invention, the DC-DC conversion is first started using a first regulator circuit to power the converter controller. When the converter output reaches an adequate level, the converter controller power input is switched to the output of the converter. At the same time, the first regulator circuit is turned off, whereby the converter controller continues to operate from the converter output, which has a voltage substantially less than the power supply input voltage. Because controllers all draw about the same current, the lower input voltage to the controller lowers the power consumption thereof, improving the efficiency of the regulator, particularly when subjected to light loads. Various embodiments are disclosed.
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Maxim Integrated Products
Riley Shawn
Wong Peter S.
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