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Dead time control in a switching circuit

US7446513B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 10, 2004
Grant dateNov 4, 2008
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Expiry dateJul 9, 2025

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

Abstract

A dc-to-dc converter has two field effect transistors connected in series between an input terminal and a ground terminal. Adjustment of the dead time when both transistors are off is carried out by providing Kelvin feedback connections directly across the drain and source of one or both of the transistors, so bypassing signal line resistance and inductances.

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