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Low voltage, high current dc computer power system

US6696823B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 17, 2001
Grant dateFeb 24, 2004
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Expiry dateJun 20, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02M1/009
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods and circuitry for combining the outputs of multiphase power converters which greatly improves the transient response of the power conversion system are presented in a variety of embodiments. Transformers may be used to accomplish the combining function, and with properly phased and connected windings it is possible to achieve a great reduction in output ripple current and a simultaneous reduction in transistor ripple current, which give the designer freedom to reduce the value of the system output inductor, improving transient response.

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