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Active power factor correction control circuit, chip and LED driving circuit thereof

US9246381B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 11, 2014
Grant dateJan 26, 2016
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Expiry dateDec 11, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02M1/4241
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In one embodiment, an active power factor correction (APFC) control circuit, configured to generate a pulse-width modulation (PWM) control signal to control the operation of a power converter, can include: (i) an inductor current zero crossing detection circuit coupled to a common node between a power switch of the power converter and a first switch that are coupled in series, where the inductor current zero crossing detection circuit is configured to generate a comparison signal based on a voltage signal at the common node; (ii) the comparison signal being activated when an inductor current of the power converter decreases to zero; and (iii) the APFC control circuit being configured as a source driver, wherein a control terminal of the power switch is coupled to a constant voltage supply.

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