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Output regulator

US6977492B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 12, 2003
Grant dateDec 20, 2005
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Expiry dateDec 7, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02B70/10
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A control system for controlling an output regulator having a regulated output. The control system including an output sensor to generate a digital sense signal to indicate within which of at least three reference ranges the regulated output is included. Each of the at least three reference ranges including a plurality of possible values of the regulated output. A digital controller, responsive to the digital sense signal, to generate a drive signal to control the regulated output.

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