Connectors adapted for controlling a small form factor power supply
US6091611A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 4, 1998 |
| Grant date | Jul 18, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 4, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02B70/10
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The subject matter disclosed herein relates to mechanisms for programming power supply circuitry for providing an appropriate current or voltage to powering portable devices or recharge batteries. More particularly, a power supply is coupled to a portable device of battery through a connector which is associated with the portable device or battery. The connecter includes resistive circuitry which is detectable at the power supply for programming the power supply to provide the appropriate voltage or current associated with the portable device or battery.
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