Apparatus and method for providing a power switch array with adjustable current rating power switches
US7948114B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 26, 2008 |
| Grant date | May 24, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 11, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02J1/14
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus and method are disclosed for providing a power switch array with adjustable current rating power switches. A plurality of current rating power switches is provided that connects a power supply unit to a plurality of device ports. A power switch array controller is provided that adjusts an adjustable current rating in each of the plurality of adjustable current rating power switches. Each of the plurality of adjustable current rating power switches is adjustable to a selected number of current values. The power switch array controller dynamically adjusts the current ratings in the adjustable current power switches as required by the current requirements of the device ports.
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