Abstract:
A multiplier-divider capable of offsetting errors includes a plurality of multiplication and division units to perform processes and arrangements so that errors generated by signals passing through the multiplier-divider are offset. As a result impact of the errors is reduced. More than one processing signal can be obtained from the same power supply to reduce loss of external sampling.
Abstract:
The present invention discloses a parameter configuration method for elements of a PFC function converter. The converter has a PFC circuit modulating an input power into a DC modulated power and a transformer transforming the DC modulated power into an output power. The method of the present invention comprises a storage capacitor configuration procedure, a storage inductor configuration procedure and a verification procedure. The storage capacitor configuration procedure predetermines a test voltage and a rated bus voltage lower than the test voltage, determines a parameter of the storage capacitor according to the test voltage and uses the storage capacitor to supply the rated bus voltage. The storage inductor configuration procedure determines an inductance of a storage inductor to match the storage inductor and the primary coil of the transformer work in a discontinuous current mode. The verification procedure verifies whether the power factor of the converter exceeds 0.9.
Abstract:
The present invention is related to an improved transformer structure including a main body and, accommodated in the main body, a first winding frame and two winding frames. Hollow portions of the first winding frame and each of the second winding frames are combined with openings on the main body, for forming a primary side passage in a longitudinal direction and two secondary side passages in a lateral direction, so as to penetrate respectively a first magnetic material into the primary side passage and a second magnetic material into the two secondary side passages. Through the longitudinal primary side passage and the lateral secondary side passages, the primary and the secondary side winding can have a proper interval therebetween for achieving a stable output, so that a high voltage can be directly applied to the transformer for driving the large size LCD back light module for improving the efficiency.
Abstract:
A power abnormal protection circuit includes a power detection unit, a voltage drop correction unit, a drop out detection unit, a delay unit and a delay masking unit. By detecting an input power average value of a power supply occurring of a brown out condition can be determined. The power supply includes a power factor correction unit which has an output capacitor. By detecting the voltage of the output capacitor a drop out condition can be determined. When a power abnormal condition occurs all units of the power supply can be set off sequentially according to a delay time to protect circuit elements and a connecting computer.
Abstract:
A chop-wave control circuit includes a feedback unit, a ramp generation unit, a latchup unit and a voltage transformation unit that is used on a forward transformation circuit which includes at least a main output unit and at least one auxiliary output unit. The feedback unit captures a feedback signal from an output end of the auxiliary output unit to generate a slope regulation signal. The ramp generation unit alters the trigger time sequence of the latchup unit through the slope regulation signal to set an auxiliary flywheel switch ON or OFF. The voltage transformation unit detects potential variations of the latchup unit to set a chop-wave switch ON or OFF. By controlling the auxiliary flywheel switch and the chop-wave switch a power output cycle of the auxiliary output unit can be formed.
Abstract:
An electrical power conversion device, a function triggering circuit for the electrical power conversion device, and a function triggering method for the electrical power conversion device are provided. The function triggering circuit is coupled between the secondary side of the transformer and the control module and includes a current detection circuit, a delay circuit and a switching circuit. The current detection circuit senses the secondary side of the transformer to generate a detection signal of delay. Before steady-state duty of the transformer, the delay circuit causes an initial level to be higher than an internal level. After steady-state duty of the transformer, the switching circuit selectively generates a function triggering signal according to the detection signal. The function triggering signal is for triggering the control module to carry out an overcurrent protection operation. Therefore, the electrical power conversion device effectuates electrical power conversion precisely and steadily, provides precise overcurrent protection, and achieves low stand-by power consumption.
Abstract:
A power supply and a power saving method thereof are provided. The power saving method includes: utilizing a monitoring circuit within the power supply to generate a monitoring signal according to operating loading of the power supply; and utilizing a control signal generating circuit within the power supply to generate a control signal according to the monitoring signal, to drive at least two switch transistors within a circuitry within the power supply, wherein the switch transistors are connected in parallel.
Abstract:
A power supply system with current sharing includes a current sharing bus, a plurality of power supply units, and a plurality of controllers. The power supply units are connected to each other through the current sharing bus. Each power supply unit provides a current sharing signal value to the current sharing bus, and provides an output current to a load. Each controller receives current sharing signal values provided from other power supply units and current signal values corresponding to the output currents. When determining that the current signal value is less than a reference current sharing signal value, the controller increases an output voltage of the power supply unit to increase the output current. Otherwise, the controller decreases the output voltage to decrease the output current so that so that the output currents of the power supply units are shared to supply power to the load.
Abstract:
A power adapter includes a circuit board, an electromagnetic interference filter, a shielding element, a power factor correction (PFC) inductor, a transformer and heating elements. The circuit board has a front side and a back side corresponding to each other, and a first long side and a second long side parallel to each other. The front side of the circuit board is divided into a first region, a second region and a third region along an extending direction of the first long side. The electromagnetic interference filter is disposed in the first region and close to the first long side. The shielding element is disposed in the first region and close to the electromagnetic interference filter. The PFC inductor is disposed in the first region of the circuit board and close to the second long side. The PFC inductor has a first long axis. The transformer is disposed in the third region and close to the first long side. The transformer has a second long axis, and the first long axis is perpendicular to the second long axis. The heating elements are disposed at the back side of the circuit board.
Abstract:
A method of updating power firmware is applied to update power firmware when a power supply is powered. The method is executed by a microcontroller of the power supply, and the method includes steps of: planning a memory space in the microcontroller as a first space and a second space, wherein the first space stores a first program currently executing the power supply required by the power supply, emptying the second space before the power firmware is updated, writing a second program stored in a management system into the second space, switching the second space to the first space to complete updating the power firmware after the second program is completely written into the second space, and continuously outputting working power.