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Method and apparatus for operating a switchmode power supply

US9722491B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 13, 2014
Grant dateAug 1, 2017
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Expiry dateSep 10, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02M1/126
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus operate a switchmode power supply. The apparatus can include a pulse width modulation controller that can produce a first pulse width modulation signal at a first frequency. The apparatus can include a switchmode power supply switching element including a control terminal. The apparatus can include a harmonic filter coupled between the pulse width modulation controller and the control terminal of the switching element. The harmonic filter can provide a second pulse width modulation signal at a second frequency to the control terminal of the switching element. The second frequency can be higher than the first frequency.

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