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Power factor correction method with zero crossing detection and adjustable stored reference voltage

US6756771B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 20, 2003
Grant dateJun 29, 2004
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Expiry dateJun 20, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG05F1/70
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A power factor correction device (26, 75) stores the output of an error amplifier (32) on a storage element (39). A zero crossing detector (37) detects the zero crossings of the AC input voltage and enables the power factor correction device (26, 75) to adjust the value of the voltage stored on the storage element (39).

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