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Active diode having improved transistor turn-off control method

US9876497B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 25, 2014
Grant dateJan 23, 2018
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Expiry dateOct 3, 2034

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

Abstract

An active diode having an improved transistor turn-off control method is disclosed. The active diode comprises: a comparator for comparing voltages of both ends of a parasitic diode of a transistor; and a gate driver for controlling a gate terminal of the transistor according to the comparison result of the comparator, and estimates a turn-on time of the transistor and uses the same to control the gate terminal of the transistor.

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