Zero-voltage switching hybrid switched-capacitor converter
US10873260B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 12, 2019 |
| Grant date | Dec 22, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 12, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02B70/10
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A voltage converter circuit comprises a charge pump circuit, a switching converter circuit, and a control circuit. The charge pump circuit includes multiple switch circuits connected in series. The switching converter circuit includes a first inductor coupled to an output node of the voltage converter circuit, and a second inductor coupled to a series connection of the multiple switch circuits. The control circuit is configured to control activation of the multiple switch circuits to generate a regulated voltage at the output node, and to activate each of the multiple switch circuits when a drain to source voltage of the switch circuit is zero volts.
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