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Pulse width modulator with an adjustable waveform generator for controlling duty cycle of a pulse width modulated signal

US8629667B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 24, 2012
Grant dateJan 14, 2014
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Expiry dateMar 2, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02M3/156
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Disclosed herein are pulse width modulator (PWM) solutions with comparators not relying on a variable reference to adjust duty cycle. In accordance with some embodiments, a pulse width modulator having a comparator with an applied adjustable waveform to generate a bit stream with a controllably adjustable duty cycle is provided.

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