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Off time control method for switching regulator

US8971061B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 13, 2010
Grant dateMar 3, 2015
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Expiry dateNov 28, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02M3/33507
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention provides an off time control method and switching regulator using it. The current flowing through a switch is compared with a current threshold, and the switch is turned off if the current flowing through the switch is larger than the current threshold. The off time of the switch is determined by the load. The current threshold is variable at light load to prevent generating the audible noise and improve the whole efficiency.

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