Versatile and intelligent power controller
US7595569B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 17, 2005 |
| Grant date | Sep 29, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 5, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02J1/082
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The invention provides a monolithic, highly integrated power supply circuit capable of providing various voltages for circuits on an expansion card, either from a main supply source or an auxiliary supply source. The monolithic power supply circuit preferably includes two switching converters, two low-drop-out regulators, a standby regulator, a reset circuit, and a control circuit. An associated method for providing various voltages via a monolithic power supply circuit is also disclosed.
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