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Charge pump circuits having frequency synchronization with switching frequency of power converters

US8884684B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 13, 2013
Grant dateNov 11, 2014
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Expiry dateSep 13, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02B70/10
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A control circuit of a power converter is provided. The control circuit includes a switching circuit and a charge pump circuit. The switching circuit generates a switching signal for controlling the power converter. The charge pump circuit includes an oscillator for generating an oscillation signal synchronized with the switching signal. The oscillation signal is coupled to control a switch of the charge pump circuit for generating a voltage source.

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