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Multi-phase SMPS with load transient control and associated control method

US9071142B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 22, 2012
Grant dateJun 30, 2015
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Expiry dateJun 1, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02M3/1566
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention discloses a multi-phase switch-mode power supply (SMPS). The multi-phase SMPS may comprise a plurality of comparing circuits and a controller. Wherein each comparing circuit comprises a first input coupled to a threshold voltage, a second input coupled to a feedback signal of the output voltage, and an output configured to provide a load indication signal. The controller may have a plurality of inputs coupled to the outputs of the comparing circuit, and a plurality of outputs configured to provide control signals for driving a plurality of switches of the multi-phase SMPS. And the controller is configured to selectively turn on a plurality of the switches according to the load indication signals.

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