Low power inductorless DC-DC Regulator with capacitive charging/discharging
US6788039B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 13, 2003 |
| Grant date | Sep 7, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 13, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02B70/10
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A non-isolated switched-capacitor converter. The output voltage is either fixed or adjustable. A control IC controls first and second semiconductor switches. The converter includes a first diode and a second diode connected in series, the diodes being connected in parallel with the output circuit; the first and second semiconductor switches connected in series; and a flying capacitance connected to the diode junction point. The load capacitance may be charged via the flying capacitance and the second diode in a charge cycle; and the load capacitance may be discharged via the first diode and the flying capacitance in a discharge cycle. The control IC has a high side well powered by the input supply voltage which drives the first semiconductor switch; a floating well powered by the flying capacitor which drives the second semiconductor switch; and a control circuit powered by an output voltage.
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