System and method for detecting a loss of AC power in a switched-mode power supply
US9960686B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 30, 2015 |
| Grant date | May 1, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 9, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02B70/10
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In accordance with an embodiment, a method of operating a power supply includes detecting a loss of at least one of an AC input voltage an AC input power at an input of the power supply, and increasing a switching frequency of the power supply upon detection of the loss of the AC input voltage or AC input power.
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