Integrated power converter with isolated-channel feedback interface
US12388370B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 27, 2022 |
| Grant date | Aug 12, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 23, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02M3/33573
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In some examples, an apparatus includes: a power stage having a power stage voltage input, a power stage control input, and a power stage output; a controller having a power stage control output coupled to the power stage control input, an output voltage status terminal, and a status signal input; a transformer having a primary side coil coupled to the power stage output, and a secondary side coil; a feedback voltage processor having a feedback input coupled to the secondary side coil, and a feedback output; a control message generator having a control input coupled to the secondary side coil, and a control message output; a status signal generator having first and second signal inputs coupled to respective feedback and control message outputs, and a status signal output; and a communication channel device coupled between the status signal input and output.
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