Polyphase PWM regulator with high efficiency at light loads
US6803752B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 14, 2000 |
| Grant date | Oct 12, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 14, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02B70/10
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A multi-phase multi-channel voltage regulator having high efficiency at light loads is provided. The regulator increases efficiency at light loads by shutting down a select channel of the regulator. In addition, the regulator may place remaining channels in Burst Mode.
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