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Power supplies responsive to multiple control signal formats

US9219413B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 10, 2012
Grant dateDec 22, 2015
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Expiry dateJun 4, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02M3/157
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A power supply includes a power circuit for converting an input voltage or current to an output voltage or current, at least one interface port for receiving signals from one or more external devices, and a control circuit coupled to the power circuit and the at least one interface port. The control circuit is adapted to operate the power circuit in response to control signals having a plurality of different control signal formats that are received by the at least one interface port.

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