Microprocessor-controlled DC to DC converter with fault protection
US6741436B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 20, 2001 |
| Grant date | May 25, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 22, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02M1/32
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A DC/DC converter features a programmable controller in a feedback control loop thereof. The programmable controller enables easy changes to operating parameters by reprogramming the controller's application software. Additionally, the converter features a hardware-implemented fault protection circuit which shuts down the converter's switching transistor upon controller failure.
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