Abstract:
The present invention discloses a method and a circuit for controlling a start-up cycle of an integrated circuit in a circuit system. The method and circuit determine whether or not an input power of the circuit system and a bias voltage power of the integrated circuit have reached a normal operating voltage range to control the bias voltage power to produce a start-up cycle of the integrated circuit. The method and circuit also provides a protection mechanism for an overload of the circuit system overload, so that the integrated circuit can moderate surges and prevent damages.
Abstract:
The present invention discloses a self-excitation synchronous rectification driver, which comprises a self-excitation coil, a self-excitation driver, a synchronous-signal source, a pulse transformer, a positive/negative edge detector, and a latch unit. The synchronous-signal source generates a synchronous signal to attain an external synchronous function. When the frequency is abnormal, the first and second rectifier switches of the rectification unit of the power supply are forced to turn on or turn off. Thereby, the first and second rectifier switches can turn on alternately, and the first and second rectifier switches are limited to within the highest and lowest working frequencies during the zero-load stage or the shutdown stage. Thus, the frequency of the synchronous rectification driver is under control, and abnormal voltage will not occur.
Abstract:
A control circuit for use in a power converter has a synchronous rectifier for producing substantially direct current, including a sensor for sensing a characteristic of the power converter; detection circuitry capable of using the characteristic to develop a control signal for controlling the power converter; and synchronous rectifier control circuitry connected to the detection circuitry wherein the control circuitry is adapted to modify a duty cycle of the power converter as a function of the control signal thereby to turn off a freewheel switch of the synchronous rectifier before turning off a forward switch of the synchronous rectifier during a reverse current period.
Abstract:
A control circuit for use in a power converter having a synchronous rectifier for producing substantially direct current including a sensor for sensing a characteristic of the power converter, detection circuitry capable of using the characteristic to develop a control signal for controlling the power converter, and synchronous rectifier control circuitry connected to the detection circuitry wherein the control circuitry is adapted to modify a duty cycle of the power converter as a function of the control signal thereby to turn off a freewheel switch of the synchronous rectifier before turning off a forward switch of the synchronous rectifier during a reverse current period.
Abstract:
A constant-voltage clamping forward conversion switching power supply is disclosed, which can prevent each of a magnetic saturation phenomenon in a main transformer, an excessive high voltage of a main switching transistor, and a shift effect of an input voltage, and can increase the duty cycle and improve an operating efficiency.
Abstract:
A switch control circuit for controlling a first switch element and a second switch element within a bridgeless switching circuit is provided. The bridgeless switching circuit generates an output signal according to an alternating current signal. The switch control circuit includes a current generating element and a phase generating element. The current generating element is for sensing a first current flowing through the first switch element and a second current flowing through the second switch element, and generating a phase comparison result according to the first and the second currents. The phase generating element generates a first control signal and a second control signal according to a power factor correction signal and the phase comparison result to control conducting status of the first and the second switch elements, respectively.
Abstract:
A snubber circuit includes: at least one impedance component, a capacitor, and a Bipolar Junction Transistor (BJT). The snubber circuit is utilized for protecting electric/electronic components, reducing high frequency interference and spike voltage, and enhancing efficiency. In particular, the at least one impedance component in the snubber circuit can be at least one zener diode, where regarding protecting electric/electronic components, reducing high frequency interference and spike voltage, and enhancing efficiency, the performance of the snubber circuit in a situation where the zener diode is utilized is better than that of the snubber circuit in a situation where other types of impedance components are utilized. An associated method of using a BJT in a snubber circuit is also provided.
Abstract:
A switching power supply apparatus including an AC-to-DC conversion circuit, a hysteretic relay and a relay control circuit is provided. The AC-to-DC conversion circuit includes a current limit resistor, and the current limit resistor is configured to suppress an inrush current generated during the AC-to-DC conversion circuit converts an AC input voltage into a DC output voltage. The hysteretic relay is coupled with the current limit resistor in parallel. The relay control circuit is coupled to the AC-to-DC conversion circuit and the hysteretic relay, and configured to control the hysteretic relay to turn on in response to one of an over drive pulse signal and a holding modulation signal when the DC output voltage reaches to a predetermined value, so as to bypass the current limit resistor, wherein an enabling time of the over drive pulse signal is different from that of the holding modulation signal.
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 self-excitation synchronous rectification driver, which comprises a self-excitation coil, a self-excitation driver, a synchronous-signal source, a pulse transformer, a positive/negative edge detector, and a latch unit. The synchronous-signal source generates a synchronous signal to attain an external synchronous function. When the frequency is abnormal, the first and second rectifier switches of the rectification unit of the power supply are forced to turn on or turn off. Thereby, the first and second rectifier switches can turn on alternately, and the first and second rectifier switches are limited to within the highest and lowest working frequencies during the zero-load stage or the shutdown stage. Thus, the frequency of the synchronous rectification driver is under control, and abnormal voltage will not occur.