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Dual stage Vcc charging for switched mode power supply

US10075063B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 13, 2017
Grant dateSep 11, 2018
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Expiry dateJan 13, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02M1/0009
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A startup circuit is provided for establishing the Vcc voltage level of a switching power converter. The startup circuit uses a switch controller and path switching transistor to provide a two-stage Vcc capacitor charging that reduces startup time while avoiding short circuit damage through the alternate usage of a high impedance charging path and a low-impedance charging path.

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