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Systems and methods for providing redundant voltage regulation

US7443055B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 24, 2006
Grant dateOct 28, 2008
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Expiry dateFeb 16, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05K3/225
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Systems and methods for providing redundant voltage regulation are provided. A representative method incorporates: providing a first voltage regulator and a second voltage regulator, the second voltage regulator having output rectifiers; electrically connecting the first voltage regulator to a load such that the first voltage regulator independently powers the load; disabling the output rectifiers of the second voltage regulator; detecting a fault of the first voltage regulator; responsive to the fault, enabling the output rectifiers of the second voltage regulator such that the second voltage regulator independently powers the load.

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