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Over-current protection device for a switched-mode power supply

US8385029B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 10, 2009
Grant dateFeb 26, 2013
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Expiry dateNov 5, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02M1/32
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An over-current protection device is employed to control switching associated with a switched mode power supply to prevent the excessive buildup of current. The device includes a function for relating the switching of the SMPS with a monitored output of the SMPS. This function is selectively modified to ensure the current associated with the SMPS does not exceed a maximum value and does not fall below a minimum value.

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