Power maximization circuit

Details Power maximization circuit Power maximization circuit

1977-10-31

1980-04-29

Pellinen, A. D.

Electricity: power supply or regulation systems

Remote sensing

323 22SC, 363135, G05F 166, G05F 500

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042008336

ABSTRACT:
A power maximization circuit periodically samples the output power of a power supply to regulate output voltage or current toward that resulting in maximum output power. Power increasing variations in voltage or current are continued until maximum power is reached and exceeded, at which time the direction of variation is reversed until operation becomes stabilized at maximum power conditions. The circuit includes a sampling means for periodically sampling the output power. The sampling means is connected to a comparison means providing an output signal, the condition of which is indicative of whether the power at any given sampling period is greater or less than the previous sampling period. Means are provided for detecting on a coincidence basis, the condition of the comparison means output signal and for altering the magnitude of the current or voltage of the power supply toward that which obtains maximum power.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3952240 (1976-04-01), Ruumpol
DeBrita et al., "Integrated Binary Power Controller," IBMTDB, vol. 17, No. 8, Jan. 1975, pp. 2227-2229.

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