Real current sense apparatus for a DC-to-DC converter
    62.
    发明授权
    Real current sense apparatus for a DC-to-DC converter 有权
    用于DC-DC转换器的实际电流检测装置

    公开(公告)号:US07180278B2

    公开(公告)日:2007-02-20

    申请号:US11090179

    申请日:2005-03-28

    CPC classification number: H02M3/1588 H02M2001/0009 Y02B70/1466

    Abstract: A real current sense apparatus for a DC-to-DC converter uses a current mirror composed by two JFETs to mirror the output current of the converter to generate a temperature-independent mirror current to further generate a current sense signal. Due to the temperature-independence of the mirror current, the current sense signal is also temperature-independent.

    Abstract translation: 用于DC-DC转换器的实际电流检测装置使用由两个JFET组成的电流镜来反映转换器的输出电流,以产生独立于温度的反射镜电流,以进一步产生电流检测信号。 由于镜电流的温度独立性,电流检测信号也与温度无关。

    Tri-state output logic with zero quiescent current by one input control
    63.
    发明申请
    Tri-state output logic with zero quiescent current by one input control 失效
    具有零静态电流的三态输出逻辑由一个输入控制

    公开(公告)号:US20060279331A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-12-14

    申请号:US11217341

    申请日:2005-09-02

    CPC classification number: G06F1/26

    Abstract: A voltage generating circuit, which generates tri-state logic output in accordance with high, low or floating of the input node, is proposed. The present voltage generating circuit includes: a pulse generating circuit for generating a plurality of pulses; a voltage selecting circuit having a pair of NMOS transistors coupled in common source, each drain of the NMOS transistors is coupled to a current source respectively, both gates of the NMOS transistors are coupled to an input node, and the paired drain of the NMOS transistors generate a pair of voltage output; a plurality of flip-flops, which couple to drains of the NMOS transistors to lock the voltage output of the NMOS transistors in accordance with the pulses; an inner voltage-generating unit couples to the input node for providing a floating voltage level; and a plurality of switches controlled by the pulses for controlling the normal operation of the voltage selecting circuit and the conduction between the inner-voltage generating unit with the input node.

    Abstract translation: 提出了根据输入节点的高,低或浮动产生三态逻辑输出的电压产生电路。 本电压发生电路包括:产生多个脉冲的脉冲发生电路; 一个电压选择电路,具有耦合在公共源极上的一对NMOS晶体管,NMOS晶体管的每个漏极分别耦合到电流源,NMOS晶体管的两个栅极耦合到输入节点,并且NMOS晶体管的成对漏极 产生一对电压输出; 多个触发器,其耦合到NMOS晶体管的漏极以根据脉冲锁定NMOS晶体管的电压输出; 内部电压产生单元耦合到输入节点以提供浮动电压电平; 以及由用于控制电压选择电路的正常操作的脉冲控制的多个开关以及内部电压产生单元与输入节点之间的导通。

    Pulse width modulation regulator system with automatically switching pulse skipping mode
    64.
    发明申请
    Pulse width modulation regulator system with automatically switching pulse skipping mode 有权
    脉宽调制调节系统具有自动切换脉冲跳跃模式

    公开(公告)号:US20060268974A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-11-30

    申请号:US11272699

    申请日:2005-11-15

    CPC classification number: H02M3/156

    Abstract: A pulse width modulation (PWM) Regulator System with automatically switching pulse skipping mode (PSM) is disclosed. The PWM regulator system comprises a PWM regulator, a PSM switching module and a pulse generator. The PWM regulator converts the input voltage by PWM. The PSM switching module determines to enter or exit the PSM. The pulse generator adaptively produces pulse signal for the switching regulator to operate in PSM.

    Abstract translation: 公开了具有自动切换脉冲跳跃模式(PSM)的脉冲宽度调制(PWM)调节器系统。 PWM调节器系统包括PWM调节器,PSM开关模块和脉冲发生器。 PWM调节器通过PWM转换输入电压。 PSM切换模块确定进入或退出PSM。 脉冲发生器自适应地产生用于开关调节器的脉冲信号以在PSM中操作。

    Driver circuit for driving a plurality of DC lamp strings
    65.
    发明授权
    Driver circuit for driving a plurality of DC lamp strings 失效
    用于驱动多个DC灯串的驱动电路

    公开(公告)号:US07122971B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-10-17

    申请号:US10976809

    申请日:2004-11-01

    CPC classification number: H05B33/0815 H05B33/0827

    Abstract: A driver circuit for a DC light source supplies a voltage generated by a DC-to-DC converter for a plurality of lamp strings connected in parallel and a plurality of driving currents generated by a current mirror for the lamp strings, such that the lamp strings may have well controlled or uniform brightness.

    Abstract translation: 用于DC光源的驱动电路为并联连接的多个灯串提供由DC-DC转换器产生的电压以及由灯串的电流镜产生的多个驱动电流,使得灯串 可能具有良好的控制或均匀的亮度。

    Method for determining switching state of a transistor-based switching device
    66.
    发明申请
    Method for determining switching state of a transistor-based switching device 有权
    用于确定基于晶体管的开关器件的开关状态的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20060109046A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-05-25

    申请号:US11108742

    申请日:2005-04-19

    CPC classification number: H03K17/0822 H03K3/00 H03K17/00 H03K17/18 H03K17/6871

    Abstract: A method, which is for determining switching state of a transistor-based switching device that includes a set of transistors, includes the steps of: applying a bias voltage to a transistor having a fastest response so as to dispose the transistors in the set in a desired transistor state; detecting a voltage level at a transistor having a slowest response to the bias voltage; and comparing the detected voltage level with a predetermined threshold voltage level in order to determine the switching state of the switching device. A transistor-based switching device is also disclosed.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于确定包括一组晶体管的基于晶体管的开关器件的开关状态的方法包括以下步骤:将偏置电压施加到具有最快响应的晶体管,以将晶体管置于该组中的晶体管中 所需晶体管状态; 检测对所述偏置电压具有最慢响应的晶体管的电压电平; 以及将检测到的电压电平与预定阈值电压电平进行比较,以便确定开关器件的开关状态。 还公开了一种基于晶体管的开关器件。

    Switching mode voltage regulator and method thereof
    67.
    发明授权
    Switching mode voltage regulator and method thereof 有权
    开关电压调节器及其方法

    公开(公告)号:US07049800B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-05-23

    申请号:US10743915

    申请日:2003-12-24

    Abstract: A switching mode voltage regulator comprises a pulse width modulator and an adjustable one-shot circuit to generate an adjustable signal based on an input voltage, an adjustable voltage, and a PWM signal from the pulse width modulator at light loading to switch a high-side switch of an output stage in the voltage regulator. The ON duty of the adjustable signal is controlled by the adjustable voltage, such that it will be larger than that of the PWM signal and as a result, the number of switching the switch of the output stage is decreased, thereby reducing the switching loss and improving the efficiency of the voltage regulator.

    Abstract translation: 开关模式电压调节器包括脉冲宽度调制器和可调单触发电路,以在轻负载时基于输入电压,可调电压和来自脉宽调制器的PWM信号产生可调信号,以切换高端 在稳压器中切换输出级。 可调信号的导通占空比由可调电压控制,使其大于PWM信号,因此输出级开关的切换次数减少,从而降低开关损耗, 提高电压调节器的效率。

    Temperature detector circuit and method thereof
    69.
    发明授权
    Temperature detector circuit and method thereof 失效
    温度检测电路及其方法

    公开(公告)号:US06847254B2

    公开(公告)日:2005-01-25

    申请号:US10623635

    申请日:2003-07-22

    Applicant: Chung-Lung Pai

    Inventor: Chung-Lung Pai

    CPC classification number: G05F3/245 G05F3/262

    Abstract: To generate a signal when a target temperature is reached, a temperature detector circuit is provided with a first and second current sources connected in series, of which the first current source generates a PTAT current and the second current source is supplied with a temperature-independent reference voltage to generate a second current proportional to the reference voltage. The first and second currents are a first and second reference currents, respectively, at a reference temperature, and the first and second current sources are configured such that the ratio of the second reference current to the first reference current is proportional to the ratio of the target temperature to the reference temperature.

    Abstract translation: 为了在达到目标温度时产生信号,温度检测器电路设置有串联连接的第一和第二电流源,其中第一电流源产生PTAT电流,并且向第二电流源提供与温度无关的 参考电压以产生与参考电压成比例的第二电流。 第一和第二电流分别是在参考温度下的第一和第二参考电流,并且第一和第二电流源被配置为使得第二参考电流与第一参考电流的比率与 目标温度达到参考温度。

    Programmable voltage supervisory circuit and method with minimum programming pins and low quiescent current
    70.
    发明授权
    Programmable voltage supervisory circuit and method with minimum programming pins and low quiescent current 失效
    可编程电压监控电路和方法,具有最小编程引脚和低静态电流

    公开(公告)号:US06844709B2

    公开(公告)日:2005-01-18

    申请号:US10283062

    申请日:2002-10-30

    CPC classification number: G05F1/565

    Abstract: A programmable voltage supervisory circuit and method with minimum programming pins and low quiescent current is provided to monitor a supply voltage, by which only one programming pin can configure three voltage levels for the threshold voltage to be compared to the supply voltage. The programming pin is connected with a voltage select signal that is defined to be high, low or floating states each determines a setting voltage among three levels corresponding to the three threshold voltages, respectively, by a voltage select circuit. A sample/hold circuit in combination with a switch arrangement is further connected to the voltage select circuit such that the programmable voltage supervisory circuit is only operationable during the duty of a clock and thereby to reduce the power consumption thereof by squeezing the duty.

    Abstract translation: 提供了具有最小编程引脚和低静态电流的可编程电压监控电路和方法来监视电源电压,只有一个编程引脚可以配置三个电压电平,以将阈值电压与电源电压进行比较。 编程引脚与被定义为高,低或浮置状态的电压选择信号连接,分别通过电压选择电路确定对应于三个阈值电压的三个电平之间的设定电压。 与开关装置组合的采样/保持电路还与电压选择电路连接,使得可编程电压监控电路仅在时钟的占空比期间可操作,从而通过压缩占空比来减少其功耗。

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