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Efficient integrated switching voltage regulator

US9477291B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 27, 2015
Grant dateOct 25, 2016
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Expiry dateFeb 27, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02M3/158
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Described herein is an integrated circuit which comprises: a switching voltage regulator (SVR), having one or more bridge drivers, to provide regulated power supply to a plurality of power domains; and a power control unit (PCU) operable to adjust switching frequencies of the SVR according to states of the plurality of power domains, wherein drive strength or active phase count of the one or more bridge drivers is also adjusted by a logic unit of the SVR when the switching frequencies of the SVR are adjusted.

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