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Method for starting a voltage-mode switching power supply into a biased load

US7215108B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 14, 2005
Grant dateMay 8, 2007
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Expiry dateDec 2, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S323/901
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for starting up a voltage-mode switching power supply into a biased load includes computing a ratio of the load voltage at the biased load to an input voltage of the switching power supply, generating a first signal indicative of the duty cycle of the voltage-mode switching power supply, comparing the first signal indicative of the duty cycle to the ratio, and turning on an output stage of the voltage-mode switching power supply only when the first signal indicative of the duty cycle is equal to the ratio. In this manner, the voltage-mode switching power supply can be started up to supply power to a biased load without dragging down the load voltage of the biased load.

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