Method and apparatus to switch power supply for low current standby operation
US10886774B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 30, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 13, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY04S20/20
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for switching a power supply for low current standby operation includes deactivating a first supply connected to a first supply node, in response to activating an enable signal. A second supply is changed to a low power mode in response to activating the enable signal, wherein the second supply is connected to a second supply node. The first supply node is connected to the second supply node in response to a first voltage of the first supply node being less than or equal to a positive offset above a second voltage of the second supply node. The first supply node is disconnected from the second supply node in response to deactivating the enable signal, wherein the first supply node is disconnected at a rate preventing the first supply node from discharging below a first supply minimum voltage.
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