Programmable power supply

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2007-09-04

2007-09-04

Berhane, Adolf (Department: 2838)

Electric power conversion systems

Current conversion

With condition responsive means to control the output...

C363S147000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11443941

ABSTRACT:
A programmable power supply for providing a regulated DC output power is disclosed. The power supply provides the output power to any one of a plurality of electronic devices adapted for receiving the output power at an operational voltage or an operational current. The power supply receives a programming signal to maintain the output power at the operational voltage or operational current associated with a particular selected electronic device. Accordingly, by varying the programming signal, the power supply can be programmed to provide output power to any one of several electronic devices having differing input power requirements.

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