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Voltage regulator and method for regulating dual output voltages by selective connection between a voltage supply and multiple capacitances

US9350234B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 12, 2013
Grant dateMay 24, 2016
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Expiry dateJul 5, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02M1/009
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A voltage regulator including a first, second, and third capacitances, first switches, and second switches. A first terminal of the first capacitance is connected to a first output. The first output is at a first output voltage. A first terminal of the second capacitance is connected to a second output. The second output is at a second output voltage. The first switches connect a first terminal of the third capacitance to a voltage supply, the first output, or the second output. The second switches connect a second terminal of the third capacitance to a reference terminal, the first output, or the second output. The first and second switches are controlled, based on the first output voltage and the second output voltage, to: adjust voltages across the first, second, and third capacitances; maintain the first output at a first predetermined voltage; and maintain the second output at a second predetermined voltage.

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