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Control circuit for an electronic converter, related integrated circuit, electronic converter and method

US11527956B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 1, 2021
Grant dateDec 13, 2022
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Expiry dateJun 1, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03K5/14
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A control circuit for controlling switching operation of a switching stage of a converter includes a phase detector circuit that generates a pulse-width modulated (PWM) signal in response to a phase comparison of two clock signals. A first clock signal has a frequency determined as a function of a first feedback signal proportional to converter output voltage. A first transconductance amplifier generates a first current indicative of a difference between a reference voltage and the first feedback signal, and a second transconductance amplifier generates a second current indicative of a difference between the reference voltage and a second feedback signal proportional to a derivative of the converter output voltage. A delay line introduces a delay in the first clock signal that is dependent on the first and second currents as well as a compensation current dependent on a selected operational mode of the converter.

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