Power management systems for accepting adapter and solar power in electronic devices
US9348388B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 29, 2012 |
| Grant date | May 24, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 25, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/56
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The disclosed embodiments provide a power management system that supplies power to components in an electronic device. The power management system includes a system microcontroller (SMC) and a charger. During operation, the power management system accepts power from at least one of a power adapter and a solar panel. Next, the power management system supplies the power to components in the electronic device without using a converter circuit between the solar panel and the power management system.
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