PWM feedback/feed-forward protection
US7518444B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 7, 2007 |
| Grant date | Apr 14, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 10, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03F2200/351
- WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods for improving the stability of feedback and/or feed-forward subsystems in digital amplifiers. One embodiment comprises a digital pulse width modulation (PWM) controller. The controller includes an input for receiving a digital audio input signal and is configured to generate a PWM output signal based on the input signal at an output. The controller also has control inputs for receiving external audio correction signals such as feedback and power supply feed-forward signals. The controller has correction circuitry for processing the received external control signals and modifying the input signal based on these signals. Fault detectors monitor fault conditions at various locations within the correction circuitry, and a protection control unit receives fault signals from the fault detectors and modifies operation of the controller in response to the fault signals.
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