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Digital control method for improving heavy-to-light (step down) load transient response of switch mode power supplies

US8274264B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 19, 2010
Grant dateSep 25, 2012
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Expiry dateOct 18, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02M3/158
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for improving heavy-to-light load transient response in low-power switch-mode power supplies is described. It uses a negative voltage input power rail and a digital controller with an extended duty ratio control value to provide faster discharging current slew rate in the switched mode power supplies (SMPS) inductor.

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