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Techniques for controlling a single-inductor multiple-output (SIMO) switched-mode power supply (SMPS)

US10958168B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 30, 2019
Grant dateMar 23, 2021
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Expiry dateMay 30, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02M1/009
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods and apparatus for operating a switched-mode power supply (SMPS). One example method generally includes comparing a signal representative of an amount of current across an inductive element of the SMPS with at least three thresholds, selecting a configuration of the SMPS based on the comparison, and configuring the SMPS based on the selection.

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