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Primary side controller for regulated power converters

US5335162A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 15, 1993
Grant dateAug 2, 1994
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Expiry dateJan 15, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02B70/10
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A primary side controller for regulated power converters may be implemented as a monolithic integrated circuit in which fewer pins are required as compared to the prior art 3842 controller. The present controller includes a current limit protection function having an extended time period over which a predetermined current value is reached.

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