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Method and apparatus for selecting the output of programmable power adapter

US9582054B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 16, 2014
Grant dateFeb 28, 2017
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Expiry dateAug 19, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F1/26
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus of programming an output of a programmable power adapter according to the present invention comprises a control circuit. The method according to the present invention sends a signal to a device. A resistor is coupled to the signal to determine the level of the signal. The resistor is installed in the device. The method according to the present invention checks the level of the signal in the programmable power adapter and determines an output voltage of the programmable power adapter in accordance with the level of the signal. The output voltage of the programmable power adapter is coupled to the device to provide a power for a load of the device.

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