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Power adapter with a step-down transformer and a voltage step-up circuit

US9590519B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 8, 2012
Grant dateMar 7, 2017
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Expiry dateAug 8, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02B70/10
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Embodiments of an adapter are disclosed that include a rectifier with an input and an output coupled to a step-down transformer with a primary coil and a secondary coil, wherein the primary coil is coupled to the output of the rectifier. A step-up converter is coupled to the secondary coil.

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