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Dimming driver circuit and control method thereof

US9693412B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 21, 2016
Grant dateJun 27, 2017
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Expiry dateJun 21, 2036

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

Abstract

A dimming driver circuit includes a power converting unit, an input voltage detection unit, an output voltage detection unit, a driving unit and a control unit. The power converting unit receives an input voltage. During an operation of the switch of the power converting unit, the input voltage is converted into an output voltage. The driving unit is used for driving the switch. The control unit calculates an on-time period of the switch in an operation cycle according to a first detecting signal, a second detecting signal and a dimming signal. The control unit generates a control signal to the driving unit according to the on-time period. The driving unit adjusts the operation of the first switch so as to control the brightness of the light-emitting diode.

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