公开(公告)号：US07000125B2

公开(公告)日：2006-02-14

申请号：US10326222

申请日：2002-12-21

Applicant: Alain Chapuis ,  Mikhail Guz

Inventor： Alain Chapuis ,  Mikhail Guz

IPC: G06F1/26

CPC classification number: H02J1/08 ,  H02J1/102 ,  H02J13/0003 ,  H02J2001/008 ,  H02M2001/008 ,  Y02E60/74 ,  Y04S10/30

Abstract: A power control system comprises a plurality of POL regulators, at least one serial data bus operatively connecting the plurality of POL regulators, and a system controller connected to the serial data bus and adapted to send and receive digital data to and from the plurality of POL regulators. The serial data bus further comprises a first data bus carrying programming and control information between the system controller and the plurality of POL regulators. The serial data bus may also include a second data bus carrying fault management information between the system controller and the plurality of POL regulators. The power control may also include a front-end regulator providing an intermediate voltage to the plurality of POL regulators on an intermediate voltage bus.

Abstract translation: 功率控制系统包括多个POL调节器，至少一个可操作地连接多个POL调节器的串行数据总线和连接到串行数据总线的系统控制器，并适于向多个POL发送和接收数字数据 监管者。 串行数据总线还包括在系统控制器和多个POL调节器之间承载编程和控制信息的第一数据总线。 串行数据总线还可以包括在系统控制器和多个POL调节器之间承载故障管理信息的第二数据总线。 功率控制还可以包括向中间电压总线上的多个POL调节器提供中间电压的前端调节器。

公开(公告)号：US20060015616A1

公开(公告)日：2006-01-19

申请号：US11048014

申请日：2005-01-31

Applicant: Alain Chapuis ,  Mikhail Guz

Inventor： Alain Chapuis ,  Mikhail Guz

IPC: G06F15/173

CPC classification number: G06F1/28 ,  G06F1/26 ,  G06F1/30 ,  H02J1/08 ,  H02M2001/008

Abstract: A power control system comprises a plurality of point-of-load (POL) regulators each adapted to convey regulated power to a load, a serial data bus operatively connecting the plurality of POL regulators, and a digital power manager connected to the data bus. The digital power manager includes a controller adapted to execute stored instructions to program operational parameters of the plurality of POL regulators via the serial data bus and receive monitoring data from the plurality of POL regulators via the serial data bus. The digital power manager further comprises a user interface, such as an I2C interface, adapted to receive programming data therefrom and send monitoring data thereto. The digital power manager further comprises a non-volatile memory containing a plurality of registers, including a digital power manager configuration register containing data values defining a configuration of the power control system, a POL set-up register containing data values reflecting programming state of one of the POL regulators, a POL monitor register containing data values reflecting status of operating conditions within one of the POL regulators, and a user-definable space. The digital power manager is adapted to program voltage margining of each of the POL regulators.

Abstract translation: 功率控制系统包括多个负载点（POL）调节器，每个负载调节器适于将调节的功率传送到负载，串行数据总线可操作地连接多个POL调节器，以及连接到数据总线的数字功率管理器。 数字功率管理器包括控制器，其适于执行存储的指令以经由串行数据总线编程多个POL调节器的操作参数，并且经由串行数据总线接收来自多个POL调节器的监视数据。 数字功率管理器还包括适于从其接收编程数据并向其发送监视数据的用户接口，例如I 2 C接口。 数字功率管理器还包括包含多个寄存器的非易失性存储器，包括数字功率管理器配置寄存器，该数字功率管理器配置寄存器包含定义功率控制系统的配置的数据值; POL建立寄存器，其包含反映一个的编程状态的数据值 的POL监视器，POL监视器寄存器，其包含反映在一个POL调节器内的操作状态的数据值，以及用户可定义的空间。 数字功率管理器适用于编程每个POL调节器的电压裕度。

公开(公告)号：US08086874B2

公开(公告)日：2011-12-27

申请号：US11760660

申请日：2007-06-08

Applicant: Alain Chapuis ,  Mikhail Guz

Inventor： Alain Chapuis ,  Mikhail Guz

IPC: G06F1/26

CPC classification number: H02J1/08 ,  G06F1/189 ,  G06F1/3203 ,  G06F1/3253 ,  G06F1/3287 ,  G06F1/329 ,  H02J1/102 ,  H02J13/0003 ,  H02J2001/008 ,  H02M2001/008 ,  Y02A30/62 ,  Y02D10/151 ,  Y02D10/171 ,  Y02D10/24

Abstract: A power control system comprises at least one POL regulator, at least one auxiliary device, a serial data bus operatively connecting the POL regulator and the auxiliary device, and a system controller adapted to exchange digital data with the POL regulator and auxiliary device via the serial data bus. The auxiliary device may include a power regulation device, a switching device, a motor control device, a temperature control device, and/or a peripheral device. At least one auxiliary device controller may be operatively coupled between the auxiliary device and the serial data bus. The auxiliary device controller may be integrated with the system controller, or may be external to the system controller. The auxiliary device controller may further comprise at least one register adapted to store the programming data, with the programming data including at least one of turn-on delay, turn-off delay, polarity of input/output signals, fault configuration, and group membership. The auxiliary device controller may be further adapted to receive monitoring data from the auxiliary device, with the auxiliary device controller communicating the monitoring data to the system controller via the serial data bus.

Abstract translation: 功率控制系统包括至少一个POL调节器，至少一个辅助设备，可操作地连接POL调节器和辅助设备的串行数据总线，以及适于经由串联的POL调节器和辅助设备与数字数据交换数字数据的系统控制器 数据总线。 辅助装置可以包括功率调节装置，开关装置，电动机控制装置，温度控制装置和/或外围装置。 至少一个辅助设备控制器可以可操作地耦合在辅助设备和串行数据总线之间。 辅助设备控制器可以与系统控制器集成，或者可以在系统控制器的外部。 辅助设备控制器还可以包括至少一个适于存储编程数据的寄存器，编程数据包括导通延迟，关断延迟，输入/输出信号的极性，故障配置和组成员资格中的至少一个 。 辅助设备控制器还可以适于从辅助设备接收监控数据，辅助设备控制器通过串行数据总线将监控数据传送到系统控制器。

公开(公告)号：US07882372B2

公开(公告)日：2011-02-01

申请号：US11696449

申请日：2007-04-04

Applicant: Alain Chapuis ,  Mikhail Guz

Inventor： Alain Chapuis ,  Mikhail Guz

IPC: G06F1/00 ,  F02P3/02

CPC classification number: G06F1/189 ,  G06F1/3203 ,  G06F1/3253 ,  G06F1/3287 ,  G06F1/329 ,  H02J1/08 ,  H02J1/102 ,  H02J13/0003 ,  H02J2001/008 ,  H02M2001/008 ,  Y02D10/151 ,  Y02D10/171 ,  Y02D10/24

Abstract: A power control system comprises a plurality of POL regulators, at least one serial data bus operatively connecting the plurality of POL regulators, and a system controller connected to the serial data bus and adapted to send and receive digital data to and from the plurality of POL regulators. The serial data bus further comprises a first data bus carrying programming and control information between the system controller and the plurality of POL regulators. The serial data bus may also include a second data bus carrying fault management information between the system controller and the plurality of POL regulators. The power control may also include a front-end regulator providing an intermediate voltage to the plurality of POL regulators on an intermediate voltage bus.

Abstract translation: 功率控制系统包括多个POL调节器，至少一个可操作地连接多个POL调节器的串行数据总线和连接到串行数据总线的系统控制器，并适于向多个POL发送和接收数字数据 监管者。 串行数据总线还包括在系统控制器和多个POL调节器之间承载编程和控制信息的第一数据总线。 串行数据总线还可以包括在系统控制器和多个POL调节器之间承载故障管理信息的第二数据总线。 功率控制还可以包括向中间电压总线上的多个POL调节器提供中间电压的前端调节器。

公开(公告)号：US07836322B2

公开(公告)日：2010-11-16

申请号：US11930049

申请日：2007-10-30

Applicant: Alain Chapuis ,  Mikhail Guz

Inventor： Alain Chapuis ,  Mikhail Guz

IPC: G06F1/26

CPC classification number: G06F1/26

Abstract: A power control system comprises at least one programmable voltage regulator, at least one non-programmable auxiliary voltage regulator, and a system controller operatively connected to the at least one programmable voltage regulator and to said at least one auxiliary voltage regulator via a common serial data bus. The at least one programmable voltage regulator is adapted to provide a corresponding output voltage having characteristics defined by received programming data and to provide monitoring data reflecting operational status of the at least one programmable voltage regulator. The at least one non-programmable auxiliary voltage regulator is adapted to provide a corresponding output voltage in response to an enable signal. The system controller is adapted to send the programming data and receive the monitoring data via the serial data bus. A data monitoring circuit is operatively coupled to the at least one auxiliary voltage regulator to receive analog measurements therefrom and communicate corresponding monitoring data to the system controller.

Abstract translation: 功率控制系统包括至少一个可编程电压调节器，至少一个不可编程的辅助电压调节器和可操作地连接到所述至少一个可编程电压调节器的系统控制器，以及经由公共串行数据至少一个辅助电压调节器 总线。 所述至少一个可编程电压调节器适于提供具有由接收的编程数据定义的特性的对应的输出电压，并且提供反映所述至少一个可编程电压调节器的操作状态的监视数据。 所述至少一个非可编程辅助电压调节器适于响应于使能信号而提供相应的输出电压。 系统控制器适用于发送编程数据，并通过串行数据总线接收监控数据。 数据监视电路可操作地耦合到至少一个辅助电压调节器以从其接收模拟测量，并将相应的监视数据传送到系统控制器。

公开(公告)号：US07456617B2

公开(公告)日：2008-11-25

申请号：US11165798

申请日：2005-06-24

Applicant: Alain Chapuis ,  Mikhail Guz ,  Dennis R. Roark

Inventor： Alain Chapuis ,  Mikhail Guz ,  Dennis R. Roark

IPC: G05F1/59

CPC classification number: G06F1/26 ,  H02J1/08 ,  H02J2001/008

Abstract: A power control system comprises a plurality of POL regulators, at least one serial data bus operatively connecting the plurality of POL regulators, and a system controller connected to the serial data bus and adapted to send and receive digital data to and from the plurality of POL regulators. The serial data bus further comprises a first data bus carrying programming and control information between the system controller and the plurality of POL regulators. The serial data bus may also include a second data bus carrying fault management information between the system controller and the plurality of POL regulators. The power control may also include a front-end regulator providing an intermediate voltage to the plurality of POL regulators on an intermediate voltage bus.

Abstract translation: 功率控制系统包括多个POL调节器，至少一个可操作地连接多个POL调节器的串行数据总线和连接到串行数据总线的系统控制器，并适于向多个POL发送和接收数字数据 监管者。 串行数据总线还包括在系统控制器和多个POL调节器之间承载编程和控制信息的第一数据总线。 串行数据总线还可以包括在系统控制器和多个POL调节器之间承载故障管理信息的第二数据总线。 功率控制还可以包括向中间电压总线上的多个POL调节器提供中间电压的前端调节器。

公开(公告)号：US20080072080A1

公开(公告)日：2008-03-20

申请号：US11946809

申请日：2007-11-28

Applicant: Alain Chapuis ,  Mikhail Guz ,  Dennis Roark

Inventor： Alain Chapuis ,  Mikhail Guz ,  Dennis Roark

IPC: G06F1/26

CPC classification number: G06F1/26 ,  H02J1/08 ,  H02J2001/008

Abstract: A power control system comprises a plurality of POL regulators, at least one serial data bus operatively connecting the plurality of POL regulators, and a system controller connected to the serial data bus and adapted to send and receive digital data to and from the plurality of POL regulators. The serial data bus further comprises a first data bus carrying programming and control information between the system controller and the plurality of POL regulators. The serial data bus may also include a second data bus carrying fault management information between the system controller and the plurality of POL regulators. The power control may also include a front-end regulator providing an intermediate voltage to the plurality of POL regulators on an intermediate voltage bus.

Abstract translation: 功率控制系统包括多个POL调节器，至少一个可操作地连接多个POL调节器的串行数据总线和连接到串行数据总线的系统控制器，并适于向多个POL发送和接收数字数据 监管者。 串行数据总线还包括在系统控制器和多个POL调节器之间承载编程和控制信息的第一数据总线。 串行数据总线还可以包括在系统控制器和多个POL调节器之间承载故障管理信息的第二数据总线。 功率控制还可以包括向中间电压总线上的多个POL调节器提供中间电压的前端调节器。

公开(公告)号：US07266709B2

公开(公告)日：2007-09-04

申请号：US11354550

申请日：2006-02-14

Applicant: Alain Chapuis ,  Mikhail Guz

Inventor： Alain Chapuis ,  Mikhail Guz

IPC: G06F1/26

CPC classification number: H02J1/08 ,  G06F1/189 ,  G06F1/3203 ,  G06F1/3253 ,  G06F1/3287 ,  G06F1/329 ,  H02J1/102 ,  H02J13/0003 ,  H02J2001/008 ,  H02M2001/008 ,  Y02A30/62 ,  Y02D10/151 ,  Y02D10/171 ,  Y02D10/24

Abstract: A power control system comprises at least one POL regulator, at least one auxiliary device, a serial data bus operatively connecting the POL regulator and the auxiliary device, and a system controller adapted to exchange digital data with the POL regulator and auxiliary device via the serial data bus. The auxiliary device may include a power regulation device, a switching device, a motor control device, a temperature control device, and/or a peripheral device. At least one auxiliary device controller may be operatively coupled between the auxiliary device and the serial data bus. The auxiliary device controller may be integrated with the system controller, or may be external to the system controller. The auxiliary device controller may further comprise at least one register adapted to store the programming data, with the programming data including at least one of turn-on delay, turn-off delay, polarity of input/output signals, fault configuration, and group membership. The auxiliary device controller may be further adapted to receive monitoring data from the auxiliary device, with the auxiliary device controller communicating the monitoring data to the system controller via the serial data bus.

Abstract translation: 功率控制系统包括至少一个POL调节器，至少一个辅助设备，可操作地连接POL调节器和辅助设备的串行数据总线，以及适于经由串联的POL调节器和辅助设备与数字数据交换数字数据的系统控制器 数据总线。 辅助装置可以包括功率调节装置，开关装置，电动机控制装置，温度控制装置和/或外围装置。 至少一个辅助设备控制器可以可操作地耦合在辅助设备和串行数据总线之间。 辅助设备控制器可以与系统控制器集成，或者可以在系统控制器的外部。 辅助设备控制器还可以包括至少一个适于存储编程数据的寄存器，编程数据包括导通延迟，关断延迟，输入/输出信号的极性，故障配置和组成员资格中的至少一个 。 辅助设备控制器还可以适于从辅助设备接收监控数据，辅助设备控制器通过串行数据总线将监控数据传送到系统控制器。

公开(公告)号：US20060174145A1

公开(公告)日：2006-08-03

申请号：US11354550

申请日：2006-02-14

Applicant: Alain Chapuis ,  Mikhail Guz

Inventor： Alain Chapuis ,  Mikhail Guz

IPC: G06F1/26

CPC classification number: H02J1/08 ,  G06F1/189 ,  G06F1/3203 ,  G06F1/3253 ,  G06F1/3287 ,  G06F1/329 ,  H02J1/102 ,  H02J13/0003 ,  H02J2001/008 ,  H02M2001/008 ,  Y02A30/62 ,  Y02D10/151 ,  Y02D10/171 ,  Y02D10/24

Abstract: A power control system comprises at least one POL regulator, at least one auxiliary device, a serial data bus operatively connecting the POL regulator and the auxiliary device, and a system controller adapted to exchange digital data with the POL regulator and auxiliary device via the serial data bus. The auxiliary device may include a power regulation device, a switching device, a motor control device, a temperature control device, and/or a peripheral device. At least one auxiliary device controller may be operatively coupled between the auxiliary device and the serial data bus. The auxiliary device controller may be integrated with the system controller, or may be external to the system controller. The auxiliary device controller may further comprise at least one register adapted to store the programming data, with the programming data including at least one of turn-on delay, turn-off delay, polarity of input/output signals, fault configuration, and group membership. The auxiliary device controller may be further adapted to receive monitoring data from the auxiliary device, with the auxiliary device controller communicating the monitoring data to the system controller via the serial data bus.

Abstract translation: 功率控制系统包括至少一个POL调节器，至少一个辅助设备，可操作地连接POL调节器和辅助设备的串行数据总线，以及适于经由串联的POL调节器和辅助设备与数字数据交换数字数据的系统控制器 数据总线。 辅助装置可以包括功率调节装置，开关装置，电动机控制装置，温度控制装置和/或外围装置。 至少一个辅助设备控制器可以可操作地耦合在辅助设备和串行数据总线之间。 辅助设备控制器可以与系统控制器集成，或者可以在系统控制器的外部。 辅助设备控制器还可以包括至少一个适于存储编程数据的寄存器，编程数据包括导通延迟，关断延迟，输入/输出信号的极性，故障配置和组成员资格中的至少一个 。 辅助设备控制器还可以适于从辅助设备接收监控数据，辅助设备控制器通过串行数据总线将监控数据传送到系统控制器。

公开(公告)号：US07459892B2

公开(公告)日：2008-12-02

申请号：US11117188

申请日：2005-04-27

Applicant: Alain Chapuis

Inventor： Alain Chapuis

IPC: G05F1/40

CPC classification number: H02J13/0003 ,  Y02B90/228 ,  Y04S20/18

Abstract: A system and method is provided for using a serial bus to communicate (either passively or actively) with a point-of-load (“POL”) regulator. Specifically, a power supply controller (“controller”) communicates with at least one POL regulators by writing and/or reading data (either synchronously or asynchronous) over a unidirectional or bi-directional serial bus. In one embodiment of the present invention, the controller is adapted to write initial-configuration data (e.g., output voltage set-point, current limit set-point, etc.) to at least one POL regulator via the serial bus. At least a portion of the initial-configuration data is then used by the POL regulator to produce a particular output. In another embodiment of the invention, each POL regulator includes at least one register for maintaining POL information, such as unique identification information, fault protection information, output voltage set-point data, current limit set-point data, etc. The controller is then adapted to monitor and retrieve this information (i.e., fault-monitoring data) via the serial bus while the POL regulators are operating.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种使用串行总线与负载点（“POL”）调节器进行通信（被动或主动地）通信的系统和方法。 具体地，电源控制器（“控制器”）通过在单向或双向串行总线上写入和/或读取数据（或同步或异步）与至少一个POL调节器进行通信。 在本发明的一个实施例中，控制器适于经由串行总线将初始配置数据（例如，输出电压设定点，电流限制设定点等）写入至少一个POL调节器。 然后，由POL调节器使用至少一部分初始配置数据来产生特定的输出。 在本发明的另一个实施例中，每个POL调节器包括至少一个用于维护POL信息的寄存器，例如唯一识别信息，故障保护信息，输出电压设定点数据，电流限制设定点数据等。然后控制器 适用于在POL调节器运行时通过串行总线监视和检索该信息（即故障监控数据）。