Power distribution network for computer systems and other low-power applications
US7541693B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 13, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jun 2, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 15, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02M1/009
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus includes a plurality of output filters. Each output filter is to provide a respective output power signal at a respective voltage level. The apparatus also includes a plurality of power multiplexers. Each power multiplexer corresponds to a respective one of the output filters and each has a respective output coupled to an input of the respective one of the output filters. Each of the power multiplexers has a plurality of inputs. The apparatus further includes a plurality of power cells. Each power cell is coupled to a respective input of at least some of the power multiplexers. In addition, the apparatus includes a control unit to control the power multiplexers to selectively establish a connection between the output of each power multiplexer and at least one of the inputs of the power multiplexer.
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