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Overcurrent protection circuit and method thereof for USB with a power delivery function

US11368013B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 21, 2019
Grant dateJun 21, 2022
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Expiry dateNov 3, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03K2217/0054
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An overcurrent protection method is provided. The overcurrent protection method is applied to a USB with a PD function. The overcurrent protection method includes the steps of converting an input voltage into a first voltage to provide power to the first electronic device; determining whether the working current of the first electronic device is greater than a first default value; determining whether the working current of the first electronic device is greater than a second default value; in response to the working current being greater than the first default value, a first sensing signal is generated to disable a switch and to form an open circuit between the first electronic device and the second electronic device; and in response to the working current being greater than the second default value, conversion of the input voltage into the first voltage is stopped.

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