Synchronization of an electronic device
US12107504B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 10, 2022 |
| Grant date | Oct 1, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 13, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02M3/158
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In an embodiment, a switching power supply includes: an output stage; a clock generator configured to generate a first clock signal; and a control circuit configured to control the output stage based on the first clock signal, wherein the switching power supply is configured to have a first operating mode synchronized by the first clock signal, and a second operating mode that is asynchronous, wherein the clock generator is configured to maintain the first clock signal at a constant value during the second operating mode.
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