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Switch control circuit, switch control method, power converter, and power conversion method for controlling conducting statuses of switch elements in bridgeless switching circuit

US8564993B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 4, 2011
Grant dateOct 22, 2013
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Expiry dateFeb 2, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P80/10
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A switch control circuit for controlling a first switch element and a second switch element within a bridgeless switching circuit is provided. The bridgeless switching circuit generates an output signal according to an alternating current signal. The switch control circuit includes a current generating element and a phase generating element. The current generating element is for sensing a first current flowing through the first switch element and a second current flowing through the second switch element, and generating a phase comparison result according to the first and the second currents. The phase generating element generates a first control signal and a second control signal according to a power factor correction signal and the phase comparison result to control conducting status of the first and the second switch elements, respectively.

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