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Power supply output control apparatus and method

US7692394B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 27, 2001
Grant dateApr 6, 2010
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Expiry dateDec 31, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B19/20
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A motor current control method is provided to reduce voltage and current spikes within a spindle motor and a power supply. Subsequently, the amount of current applied to the spindle motor is monitored. In addition, an apparatus for limiting motor power is provided.

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