Current sense apparatus and method
US11243233B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 12, 2021 |
| Grant date | Feb 8, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 12, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03F2200/462
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system includes a power regulator coupled between a coil and a battery, wherein the power regulator is configured as a linear regulator when power is provided from the coil to the battery, and a current sense apparatus having two inputs coupled to an input and an output of the power regulator, respectively, wherein the current sense apparatus is configured to sense a bidirectional current flowing through the power regulator.
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