Switch-mode power supply with a network of flying capacitors and switches
US12273029B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 22, 2021 |
| Grant date | Apr 8, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 22, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02M3/1582
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus is disclosed for a switch-mode power supply with a network of flying capacitors and switches. In an example aspect, the apparatus includes a switch-mode power supply with an inductor, a switching circuit, and a network of flying capacitors and switches. The switching circuit is coupled to the inductor. The network of flying capacitors and switches is coupled to the switching circuit and includes at least two flying capacitors and multiple switches. The multiple switches are configured to selectively connect the at least two flying capacitors in parallel between a first terminal of the network of flying capacitors and switches and a second terminal of the network of flying capacitors and switches or connect the at least two flying capacitors in series between the first terminal and the second terminal.
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