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Advanced feed forward switch mode power suppply control

US4835454A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 15, 1987
Grant dateMay 30, 1989
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Expiry dateDec 15, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02M3/156
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An improved DC to DC conveter is disclosed which is highly stable and has a highly regulated ouptut voltage. A pulse width modulator drives a switch for interrupting the flow of current through an inductor. A combination of feed forward and feedback control of the pulse width modulator is provided with the majority of control being provided by the feed forward component. The pulse width of the pulses from the width modulator is directly proportional to the feed forward and feedback components of the pulse duration control signal. Preferably, approximately 75%-90% of the pulse duration control signal is provided by the feed forward component.

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