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Power factor controller that computes currents without measuring them

US7411378B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 9, 2005
Grant dateAug 12, 2008
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Expiry dateDec 6, 2025

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

Abstract

A power factor controller for a switching power supply, that in one embodiment couples a power factor control circuit between an AC input and an output wherein a digital controller computes circuit currents for regulating the power supply without direct current measurements.

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