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Sensorless self-tuning digital current programmed mode (CPM) controller with multiple parameter estimation and thermal stress equalization

US8536842B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 3, 2011
Grant dateSep 17, 2013
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Expiry dateDec 1, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02M3/1584
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A multiphase controller for a DC-to-DC power supply includes logic to estimate parameters for multiple phases that provide a combined output at a load. The estimated parameters include a current estimate and an effective resistance estimates for each phase so that a power estimate for each phase can be produced. The logic adjusts the operation of the phases using the power estimate for each phase.

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