Battery management system with MOSFET boost system
US8729957B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 27, 2012 |
| Grant date | May 20, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 1, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03K2217/0081
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A boost converter for driving the gate of n-channel MOSFET power devices is described. The boost converter includes a monitoring circuit and a kick start circuit to quickly bring the boost converter online when required to drive the MOSFET on.
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