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Multifunction DC to DC driver

US9763296B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 15, 2016
Grant dateSep 12, 2017
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Expiry dateJun 15, 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

In one example, a system includes a load module, a voltage module, and a controller. The load module is configured to selectively bypass each load unit of a plurality of load units to form a series string of load units. The voltage module is configured to output a voltage across the series string of load units that is based on a target voltage. The controller is configured to output an indication of the target voltage, estimate a time delay for switching one or more load units of the plurality of load units, and output, after outputting the indication of the target voltage for the time delay, a control signal to switch one or more load units of the plurality of load units such that the series string of load units has the target quantity of load units.

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