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Drivers for loads such as light emitting diodes

US9357596B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 30, 2011
Grant dateMay 31, 2016
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Expiry dateApr 4, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02B20/30
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus is disclosed that includes a first node coupleable to a power supply, a charge storage component coupled between a second node and a third node, and a first leg between the first node and second node. The first leg includes a first switching device. The apparatus includes a second leg between the first node and the third node. The second leg includes a second switching device. The apparatus includes a third leg between the second node and a fourth node. The third leg includes a third switching device. The apparatus includes a fourth leg between the third node and the fourth node, wherein the fourth leg includes a fourth switching device. The apparatus includes one or more contacts in one of the second leg or the third leg, the one or more contacts configured to be coupled to a load. Charging and load driving operations may be performed.

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