Power factor corrector with efficient ripple attenuator
US6650554B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 17, 2002 |
| Grant date | Nov 18, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 28, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P80/10
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Power supply apparatus includes a power factor corrector (PFC) unit, which is adapted to receive an AC voltage from an AC source, and to smooth the AC voltage while adjusting a waveform of an AC input current from the AC source relative to the AC voltage so as to generate a PFC output voltage made up of a DC component with a residual AC ripple. A regulator is coupled to receive an indication of a ripple amplitude and a ripple phase of the residual AC ripple and to generate, responsive thereto, a correction voltage which is combined with the PFC voltage to generate a DC output voltage in which the AC ripple is substantially reduced relative to the PFC voltage.
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