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Control circuit and control method for charge pump circuit

US7847621B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 13, 2008
Grant dateDec 7, 2010
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Expiry dateJan 20, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02M1/36
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A charge pump circuit includes a first switch to a fourth switch, a flying capacitor, and an output capacitor. A driver turns on the first switch and the fourth switch during a predetermined precharge period from the start of activation of the charge pump circuit to charge the output capacitor. Thereafter, on the basis of a pulse signal, the driver alternately turns on and off a first pair and a second pair.

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