Variable overcurrent protection for power supplies
US11309707B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 20, 2018 |
| Grant date | Apr 19, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 3, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02M1/32
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods are provided for overcurrent protection in a power supply. In some embodiments, the method comprises determining a load of the power supply; selecting an over-current limit, among a plurality of the over-current limits, based on the measured load of the power supply; and responsive to an input current of the power supply, an output current of the power supply, or both exceeding the identified over-current limit, taking one or more overcurrent protection measures.
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