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Self-tuning zero current detection circuit

US10910946B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 27, 2018
Grant dateFeb 2, 2021
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Expiry dateSep 27, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02B70/10
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus has a comparator circuitry (e.g., auto-zero comparator) with a first input, a second input, a third input; and an output; a first device (e.g., a low-side switch) coupled to the first and second inputs of the comparator; and a circuitry (e.g., a self-tuning logic) to generate a digital code which represents a comparator offset adjustment with reference to detection of current through a second device (e.g., an inductor), wherein the digital code (e.g., a multibit digital signal) is provided to the third input of the comparator circuitry.

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