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Dual use bootstrap driver

US9979290B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 14, 2016
Grant dateMay 22, 2018
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Expiry dateSep 14, 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

A switching regulator is presented. An embodiment of the switching regulator can include a high switch coupled between an input voltage and a switched output; a low switch coupled between the switched output and a ground; and a ringing switch coupled between a capacitor and the switched output, wherein the ringing switch is closed prior to transition into a tristate where both the high switch and the low switch are open.

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