Electricity: power supply or regulation systems – Output level responsive – Using a three or more terminal semiconductive device as the...
Reexamination Certificate
2005-08-30
2011-11-15
Behm, Harry (Department: 2838)
Electricity: power supply or regulation systems
Output level responsive
Using a three or more terminal semiconductive device as the...
Reexamination Certificate
active
08058859
ABSTRACT:
A technique for voltage regulation involves switching between light load mode and PWM mode based on load conditions. Advantageously, this improves efficiency at light load. In an embodiment, error amplifier output is used to determine whether load is light. When light load is detected, extend PWM off time until the output voltage reaches a load threshold.
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Behm Harry
Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.
Perkins Coie LLP
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