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Zero current detector and DC-DC converter using same

US9300213B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 23, 2014
Grant dateMar 29, 2016
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Expiry dateSep 23, 2034

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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 DC-DC converter includes a zero current detector. The DC-DC converter includes a high-side switch and a low-side switch. When the DC-DC converter works in a discontinuous conduction mode (DCM). The zero current detector detects a zero current a detection node which is arranged between the high-side switch and the low-side switch generates the zero current, the zero current detector outputs the control signal to a driver. The driver switches the high-side switch and the low-side switch off simultaneously according to the control signal. The zero current detector includes a temperature compensation unit to control a responsivity of the zero current detector which not influenced by temperature change.

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