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Method of forming a switching regulator and structure therefor

US8432147B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 23, 2008
Grant dateApr 30, 2013
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Expiry dateMar 25, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49002
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In one embodiment, a power supply controller is configured to receive a sense signal (CS) having a negative value that is proportional to the input voltage. The power supply controller uses the sense signal to limit the switch (27) current through the switch responsively to the value of the input voltage.

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