公开(公告)号：US20150346241A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-03

申请号：US14289420

申请日：2014-05-28

Applicant: NXP B.V.

Inventor： Luc van Dijk ,  Cornelis Klaas Waardenburg

IPC: G01R19/00

CPC classification number: G01R19/0092 ,  G01R1/203 ,  G01R19/0023 ,  G01R19/16519 ,  G01R31/005 ,  H03K17/0822 ,  H03K2217/0027

Abstract: An apparatus, method and integrated circuit for broad-range current measurement using variable resistance are disclosed. Embodiments of an apparatus for sensing current through a transistor device may include an interface configured to receive a current from the transistor device for sensing. In an embodiment, the apparatus may also include a sensor component coupled to the interface and configured to receive the current from the transistor device and to generate a responsive sensor voltage, the sensor component comprising an adjustable resistance component, a resistance value of the adjustable resistance component being selectable in response to a level of the current received at the interface.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种使用可变电阻进行宽范围电流测量的装置，方法和集成电路。 用于感测通过晶体管器件的电流的装置的实施例可以包括被配置为从晶体管器件接收电流以进行感测的接口。 在一个实施例中，该装置还可以包括耦合到该接口并被配置为从该晶体管器件接收电流并产生响应传感器电压的传感器部件，该传感器部件包括可调电阻部件，该可调电阻器的电阻值 组件可响应于在接口处接收的电流的电平而被选择。

公开(公告)号：US20150092313A1

公开(公告)日：2015-04-02

申请号：US14563289

申请日：2014-12-08

Applicant: NXP B.V.

Inventor： Clemens Gerhardus Johannes de Haas ,  Luc van Dijk

IPC: H01H47/32

CPC classification number: H01H47/32 ,  F02N11/087 ,  F02N2200/063 ,  H01H47/001 ,  H01H47/002

Abstract: A system and method for driving a relay circuit involves driving a relay circuit using a first driver circuit if a voltage of a battery supply for the relay circuit is lower than a voltage threshold and driving the relay circuit using a second driver circuit if the voltage of the battery supply for the relay circuit is higher than the voltage threshold.

Abstract translation: 用于驱动继电器电路的系统和方法涉及如果用于继电器电路的电池电源的电压低于电压阈值，则使用第一驱动电路来驱动继电器电路，并且如果第二驱动电路的电压 继电器电路的电池电源高于电压阈值。

公开(公告)号：US20140347026A1

公开(公告)日：2014-11-27

申请号：US13899083

申请日：2013-05-21

Applicant: NXP B.V.

Inventor： Luc van Dijk

IPC: H02M3/156 ,  H02H7/12

CPC classification number: H02M3/1563 ,  G05F1/575 ,  H02H7/1213

Abstract: A voltage regulator circuit is provided that includes a pass circuit including a field effect transistor (FET) having a gate coupled to the output of a comparison circuit. The comparison circuit is configured to provide a signal to the pass circuit that is based on a comparison of a first input coupled to a reference voltage and a second input. The voltage regulator includes a feedback path configured and arranged to provide feedback from an output of the pass circuit to a second input of the comparison circuit. The voltage regulator also includes a current adjustment circuit configured and arranged to adjust current consumed by the comparison circuit based on a current passed by the pass circuit.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种电压调节器电路，其包括通路电路，该通过电路包括具有耦合到比较电路的输出的栅极的场效应晶体管（FET）。 比较电路被配置为基于耦合到参考电压的第一输入和第二输入的比较来向通过电路提供信号。 电压调节器包括被配置和布置成提供从通过电路的输出到比较电路的第二输入的反馈的反馈路径。 电压调节器还包括电流调节电路，其被配置和布置成基于由通过电路传递的电流来调节由比较电路消耗的电流。

公开(公告)号：US09720020B2

公开(公告)日：2017-08-01

申请号：US14289420

申请日：2014-05-28

Applicant: NXP B.V.

Inventor： Luc van Dijk ,  Cornelis Klaas Waardenburg

IPC: G01R19/00 ,  H03K17/082 ,  G01R19/165 ,  G01R1/20 ,  G01R31/00

CPC classification number: G01R19/0092 ,  G01R1/203 ,  G01R19/0023 ,  G01R19/16519 ,  G01R31/005 ,  H03K17/0822 ,  H03K2217/0027

Abstract: An apparatus, method and integrated circuit for broad-range current measurement using variable resistance are disclosed. Embodiments of an apparatus for sensing current through a transistor device may include an interface configured to receive a current from the transistor device for sensing. In an embodiment, the apparatus may also include a sensor component coupled to the interface and configured to receive the current from the transistor device and to generate a responsive sensor voltage, the sensor component comprising an adjustable resistance component, a resistance value of the adjustable resistance component being selectable in response to a level of the current received at the interface.

公开(公告)号：US20170110874A1

公开(公告)日：2017-04-20

申请号：US14887659

申请日：2015-10-20

Applicant: NXP B.V.

Inventor： Luc van Dijk ,  Holger Voelkel ,  Thomas Gauter ,  Jan Falkenstein

IPC: H02H3/087

CPC classification number: H02H3/087 ,  H02H3/08

Abstract: Embodiments of a control device for an electronic fuse and a method for controlling an electronic fuse are described. Embodiments of a control device for an electronic fuse may include an interface configured to receive a current from a transistor device of the electronic fuse. Additionally, the control device may further include a sense-and-control device coupled to the interface and configured to detect an increase in the current received at the interface under a standby mode of the electronic fuse and to output an interrupt signal in response to the increase in the current received at the interface.

公开(公告)号：US20150346239A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-03

申请号：US14289397

申请日：2014-05-28

Applicant: NXP B.V.

Inventor： Luc van Dijk ,  Cornelis Klaas Waardenburg

IPC: G01R15/09 ,  G01R1/30

CPC classification number: G01R15/09 ,  G01R19/0092 ,  G01R19/16519 ,  G01R31/006 ,  H03K17/0822 ,  H03K2217/0027

Abstract: An apparatus, method and integrated circuit for broad-range current measurement using duty cycling are disclosed. Embodiments of an apparatus for sensing current through a transistor device may include an interface configured to receive a current from the transistor device for sensing. Additionally, embodiments may include a sensor component coupled to the interface and configured to receive the current from the transistor device and to generate a responsive sensor voltage. Embodiments may also include a sense control circuit configured to control a duty cycle of the sensor component.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种使用负载循环进行宽范围电流测量的装置，方法和集成电路。 用于感测通过晶体管器件的电流的装置的实施例可以包括被配置为从晶体管器件接收电流以进行感测的接口。 另外，实施例可以包括耦合到接口并被配置为从晶体管器件接收电流并产生响应传感器电压的传感器部件。 实施例还可以包括被配置为控制传感器部件的占空比的感测控制电路。

公开(公告)号：US08692587B1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-08

申请号：US13730323

申请日：2012-12-28

Applicant: NXP B.V.

Inventor： Luc van Dijk ,  Issa Niakate ,  Matthijs Hoogeveen

IPC: H03K3/00

CPC classification number: H03K17/0812 ,  H03K17/06 ,  H03K17/22 ,  H03K2217/0063 ,  H03K2217/0072 ,  H03K2217/0081

Abstract: A gate driver including: a first input; a first output driver having a first gate drive signal output, wherein the first output driver is connected to the first input; a second input; a second output driver having a second gate drive signal output, wherein the second output driver is connected to the second input; a first converter configured to convert an input voltage level to a first converted voltage level, wherein the converter receives an input voltage from a first high side gate driver output; a multiplexer with a first input connected to the first converter, a second input connected to a low side output, and an output; and an under voltage monitor connected to the output of the multiplexer.

Abstract translation: 门驱动器包括：第一输入; 具有第一栅极驱动信号输出的第一输出驱动器，其中所述第一输出驱动器连接到所述第一输入; 第二个输入 具有第二栅极驱动信号输出的第二输出驱动器，其中所述第二输出驱动器连接到所述第二输入; 第一转换器，其被配置为将输入电压电平转换为第一转换电压电平，其中所述转换器从第一高侧栅极驱动器输出接收输入电压; 多路复用器，具有连接到第一转换器的第一输入端，连接到低端输出端的第二输入端和输出端; 以及连接到多路复用器的输出的欠压监视器。