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Charging systems that control power dissipation in a charging path

US8339108B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 29, 2009
Grant dateDec 25, 2012
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Expiry dateMar 6, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02B40/00
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A circuit for charging a battery may include a switch operable for conducting a current flowing through the switch, and a first amplifier coupled to the switch and operable for adjusting the current according to an amount of power dissipation associated with the switch.

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