Electric power conversion systems – Current conversion – Using semiconductor-type converter
Reexamination Certificate
2001-03-21
2002-08-20
Berhane, Adolf Deneke (Department: 2838)
Electric power conversion systems
Current conversion
Using semiconductor-type converter
C363S021140, C363S089000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06438009
ABSTRACT:
TECHNICAL FIELD
The invention relates generally to DC/DC converters, and more specifically, to a method and an arrangement for controlling synchronous rectifiers in DC/DC converters.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
To rectify high frequency AC voltages in switched DC/DC converters, synchronous rectifiers in the form of MOSFETs are often used instead of diodes. Since the voltage drop across a MOSFET is lower than across a diode, the efficiency of converters with MOSFETs will be higher. However, since a MOSFET cannot be turned off instantaneously, its turn-off will not occur at exactly the same moment as the turn-on of a primary switch but a little later. This will cause reverse currents through the MOSFET, causing voltage transients to appear across the MOSFET. To eliminate these voltage transients, unique control signals are needed for the MOSFET to function properly. It is known to provide these control signals from the primary side of the converter, e.g. via an additional transformer.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
An object of the invention is to control a MOSFET on the secondary side without any need of transferring control signals from the primary side of the converter. Voltage transients across the MOSFET caused by reverse currents when it is turned off are detected. At least a next on-period of the MOSFET is shortened in response to the detection of such transients. As a result, the MOSFET will be controlled more accurately, and transients are eliminated.
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Berhane Adolf Deneke
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ)
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