METHOD FOR PERFORMING PERFORMANCE CONTROL IN AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH AID OF MANAGEMENT OF MULTIPLE CHARGER CIRCUITS, AND ASSOCIATED APPARATUS

    公开(公告)号:US20170222461A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-08-03

    申请号:US15243925

    申请日:2016-08-22

    Applicant: MEDIATEK INC.

    Inventor: Nien-Hui Kung

    CPC classification number: H02J7/0052 G06F9/44505 H02J7/0029 H02J2007/006

    Abstract: A method for performing performance control in an electronic device with aid of management of multiple charger circuits (e.g. first and second charger circuits) and an associated apparatus are provided. The method includes: applying each of a first set of candidate parameter settings of the first charger circuit to the first charger circuit, and calculating a first score regarding the first charger circuit according to at least one first index of the electronic device; applying each of a second set of candidate parameter settings of the second charger circuit to the second charger circuit, and calculating a second score regarding the second charger circuit according to at least one second index of the electronic device; and optimizing overall performance of the electronic device by applying a first parameter setting to the first charger circuit and by applying a second parameter setting to the second charger circuit.

    METHOD FOR PERFORMING ADAPTIVE INPUT CURRENT CONTROL IN AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH AID OF ADAPTOR MANAGEMENT, AND ASSOCIATED APPARATUS
    12.
    发明申请
    METHOD FOR PERFORMING ADAPTIVE INPUT CURRENT CONTROL IN AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH AID OF ADAPTOR MANAGEMENT, AND ASSOCIATED APPARATUS 有权
    在具有适配器管理的电子设备中执行自适应输入电流控制的方法以及相关设备

    公开(公告)号:US20170025944A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-01-26

    申请号:US15008406

    申请日:2016-01-27

    Applicant: MEDIATEK INC.

    Abstract: A method and apparatus for performing adaptive input current control in an electronic device are provided, where the method may include the steps of: before limiting an input current of a regulator of the electronic device to a target current value, monitoring the input current of the regulator according to a reference current, and decreasing the reference current, to make the reference current change starting from one of a plurality of predetermined reference current values, wherein the input current is obtained from a power source; detecting an input voltage of the regulator to generate a detection signal, to selectively trigger limiting output power of the regulator; and at a time point when the reference current becomes smaller than the input current, limiting the input current of the regulator to the target current value with a latest reference current value of the reference current being utilized as the target current value.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于在电子设备中执行自适应输入电流控制的方法和装置,其中该方法可以包括以下步骤:在将电子设备的调节器的输入电流限制到目标电流值之前,监视输入电流 调节器,并且减小所述参考电流,以使所述参考电流从多个预定参考电流值中的一个开始变化,其中所述输入电流是从电源获得的; 检测所述调节器的输入电压以产生检测信号,以选择性地触发所述调节器的限制输出功率; 并且在参考电流变得小于输入电流的时间点,将参考电流的最新参考电流值用作目标电流值,将调节器的输入电流限制到目标电流值。

    APPARATUS FOR PERFORMING LEVEL SHIFT CONTROL IN AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH AID OF PARALLEL PATHS CONTROLLED BY DIFFERENT CONTROL SIGNALS FOR CURRENT CONTROL PURPOSES
    13.
    发明申请
    APPARATUS FOR PERFORMING LEVEL SHIFT CONTROL IN AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH AID OF PARALLEL PATHS CONTROLLED BY DIFFERENT CONTROL SIGNALS FOR CURRENT CONTROL PURPOSES 有权
    用于通过不同控制信号控制的电流控制用电子装置执行电平转换控制的装置用于电流控制目的

    公开(公告)号:US20160269028A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-09-15

    申请号:US14830744

    申请日:2015-08-20

    Applicant: MEDIATEK INC.

    Inventor: Nien-Hui Kung

    Abstract: An apparatus for performing level shift control in an electronic device includes an input stage positioned in a level shifter of the electronic device, and an output stage positioned in the level shifter and coupled to the input stage through a set of intermediate nodes. The input stage is arranged for receiving at least one input signal of the level shifter through at least one input terminal of the input stage and controlling voltage levels of the set of intermediate nodes according to the at least one input signal. The input stage includes a hybrid current control circuit coupled to the at least one input terminal and arranged for performing current control for the input stage. The hybrid current control circuit is equipped with multiple sets of parallel paths for controlling currents passing through the set of intermediate nodes, respectively, each set may include two or more paths in parallel.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于在电子设备中执行电平变换控制的装置包括位于电子设备的电平移位器中的输入级,以及位于电平移位器中并通过一组中间节点耦合到输入级的输出级。 输入级被布置成通过输入级的至少一个输入端接收电平移位器的至少一个输入信号,并根据该至少一个输入信号控制该组中间节点的电压电平。 输入级包括耦合到至少一个输入端并被布置成用于对输入级进行电流控制的混合电流控制电路。 混合电流控制电路配备有多组并行路径,用于分别控制通过该组中间节点的电流,每组可以包括并联的两个或多个路径。

    APPARATUS FOR PERFORMING HYBRID POWER CONTROL IN AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH AID OF SEPARATED POWER OUTPUT NODES FOR MULTI-PURPOSE USAGE OF BOOST
    14.
    发明申请
    APPARATUS FOR PERFORMING HYBRID POWER CONTROL IN AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH AID OF SEPARATED POWER OUTPUT NODES FOR MULTI-PURPOSE USAGE OF BOOST 有权
    用于在具有多个用途的独立电力输出点的电子设备中执行混合动力控制的装置

    公开(公告)号:US20160229303A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-08-11

    申请号:US14738947

    申请日:2015-06-15

    Applicant: MEDIATEK INC.

    Inventor: Nien-Hui Kung

    Abstract: An apparatus for performing hybrid power control in an electronic device includes a charger positioned in the electronic device, and the charger is arranged for selectively charging a battery of the electronic device. In addition, at least one portion of the charger is implemented within a charger chip. For example, the charger may include: a first terminal, positioned on the charger chip; a second terminal, positioned on the charger chip and selectively coupled to the first terminal; a third terminal, positioned on the charger chip and selectively coupled to the second terminal; a fourth terminal, positioned on the charger chip and coupled to the third terminal; a first power output path, coupled to the fourth terminal, arranged for providing a first voltage level; and a second power output path, coupled to the third terminal, arranged for selectively providing a second voltage level that is greater than the first voltage level.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于在电子设备中执行混合动力控制的装置包括位于电子设备中的充电器,并且充电器被布置用于选择性地对电子设备的电池充电。 此外,充电器的至少一部分被实现在充电器芯片内。 例如,充电器可以包括:位于充电器芯片上的第一端子; 位于充电器芯片上并选择性地耦合到第一端子的第二端子; 第三端子,位于充电器芯片上并选择性地耦合到第二端子; 第四端子,位于充电器芯片上并耦合到第三端子; 耦合到所述第四端子的第一电力输出路径,被布置用于提供第一电压电平; 以及耦合到所述第三端子的第二功率输出路径,被布置为选择性地提供大于所述第一电压电平的第二电压电平。

    Asynchronous low dropout regulator
    15.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US10326361B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-06-18

    申请号:US15907225

    申请日:2018-02-27

    Applicant: MediaTek Inc.

    Abstract: A low dropout regulator that produces an output includes a comparison circuit, configured to compare a signal representative of the output and a reference signal to produce a comparison result. The low dropout regulator also includes a loop controller, coupled to the comparison circuit, configured to generate an output circuit control signal based at least in part on the comparison result. The low dropout regulator also includes an output circuit, comprising two or more output stages, configured to adjust a number of active output stages of the two or more output stages based on the output circuit control signal.

    APPARATUS FOR PERFORMING MULTI-LOOP POWER CONTROL IN AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH AID OF ANALOG COMPENSATION AND DUTY CYCLE SELECTION, AND ASSOCIATED METHOD
    20.
    发明申请
    APPARATUS FOR PERFORMING MULTI-LOOP POWER CONTROL IN AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH AID OF ANALOG COMPENSATION AND DUTY CYCLE SELECTION, AND ASSOCIATED METHOD 有权
    用于在具有模拟补偿和占空比选择的电子设备中执行多环路功率控制的装置和相关方法

    公开(公告)号:US20160336778A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-11-17

    申请号:US14923403

    申请日:2015-10-26

    Applicant: MEDIATEK INC.

    Inventor: Nien-Hui Kung

    Abstract: An apparatus for performing multi-loop power control in an electronic device is provided, where the apparatus may include at least one portion (e.g. a portion or all) of the electronic device. More particularly, the apparatus may include a first amplifier that is positioned in a first feedback loop of the electronic device and coupled to a power control terminal of the electronic device, and a second amplifier that is positioned in a second feedback loop of the electronic device and coupled to the power control terminal. For example, the apparatus may further include a compensation circuit that is coupled to the first amplifier and the second amplifier. In another example, the apparatus may further include a selection control circuit that is coupled to the first amplifier and the second amplifier. An associated method such as an operational method of the above apparatus is also provided.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于在电子设备中执行多回路功率控制的设备,其中设备可以包括电子设备的至少一个部分(例如,一部分或全部)。 更具体地,该装置可以包括位于电子设备的第一反馈环路中并且耦合到电子设备的功率控制端子的第一放大器,以及位于电子设备的第二反馈回路中的第二放大器 并耦合到电力控制终端。 例如,该装置还可以包括耦合到第一放大器和第二放大器的补偿电路。 在另一示例中,该装置还可以包括耦合到第一放大器和第二放大器的选择控制电路。 还提供了诸如上述装置的操作方法的相关联的方法。

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