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Current sense apparatus and method

US11243233B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 12, 2021
Grant dateFeb 8, 2022
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Expiry dateJan 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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