公开(公告)号：US07673157B2

公开(公告)日：2010-03-02

申请号：US11558848

申请日：2006-11-10

Applicant: Alain Chapuis ,  Mikhail Guz

Inventor： Alain Chapuis ,  Mikhail Guz

IPC: G06F1/00 ,  G06F1/26 ,  F02P3/02 ,  H02H7/00

CPC classification number: G06F1/189 ,  G06F1/3203 ,  G06F1/3253 ,  G06F1/3287 ,  G06F1/329 ,  Y02D10/151 ,  Y02D10/171 ,  Y02D10/24

Abstract: A power control system comprises at least one point-of-load (POL) regulator adapted to provide an output voltage to a corresponding load and a system controller operatively connected to the at least one POL regulator via a data bus and adapted to send a first data message in a first format to the at least one POL regulator via the data bus. A bus translator is interposed along the data bus between the at least one POL regulator and the system controller. The bus translator converts the first data message from the first format to a second format that is compatible with the at least one POL regulator. The bus translator is adapted for bi-directional operation to convert a second data message communicated from the at least one POL regulator in the second format to the first format compatible with the system controller. The first and second data formats may comprise either a digital data format or an analog data format. The bus translator may further include a phase-locked loop circuit adapted to synchronize operation of the bus translator to a detected data rate of the data bus.

Abstract translation: 功率控制系统包括适于向相应负载提供输出电压的至少一个负载点（POL）调节器和经由数据总线可操作地连接到所述至少一个POL调节器的系统控制器，并适于发送第一 数据消息通过数据总线以第一格式发送到至少一个POL调节器。 总线转换器沿着数据总线插在至少一个POL调节器和系统控制器之间。 总线转换器将第一数据消息从第一格式转换成与至少一个POL调节器兼容的第二格式。 总线转换器适于双向操作以将从第二格式的至少一个POL调节器传送的第二数据消息转换为与系统控制器兼容的第一格式。 第一和第二数据格式可以包括数字数据格式或模拟数据格式。 总线转换器还可以包括锁相环电路，其适于使总线转换器的操作与数据总线的检测数据速率同步。

公开(公告)号：US07646382B2

公开(公告)日：2010-01-12

申请号：US11932796

申请日：2007-10-31

Applicant: Alain Chapuis ,  Mikhail Guz

Inventor： Alain Chapuis ,  Mikhail Guz

IPC: G09G5/00

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的用户接口，诸如I2C接口，并向其发送监控数据。 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：US07526660B2

公开(公告)日：2009-04-28

申请号：US11281973

申请日：2005-11-16

Applicant: Mahesh Natverlal Thaker ,  Alain Chapuis

Inventor： Mahesh Natverlal Thaker ,  Alain Chapuis

IPC: G06F1/26

CPC classification number: H02J1/08 ,  H02J2001/008 ,  H02M3/157 ,  H02M2001/0025 ,  H02M2001/008

Abstract: A system and method is provided for determining a voltage output of a programmable power converter based on programming voltage data received from one of a variety of alternate sources. Specifically, in one embodiment of the present invention, a control unit is adapted to monitor a digital data serial interface, a digital data parallel interface, and an analog data interface to determine whether programming voltage data has been received. If programming voltage data has been received, the data is used to determine an output voltage for the programmable power converter. If more than one set of programming voltage data has been received, a determination is made as to which set of data takes priority. The selected set of data is then used to determine an output voltage for the programmable power converter.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种系统和方法，用于基于从各种替代源之一接收的编程电压数据来确定可编程功率转换器的电压输出。 具体地，在本发明的一个实施例中，控制单元适于监视数字数据串行接口，数字数据并行接口和模拟数据接口，以确定是否已经接收到编程电压数据。 如果接收到编程电压数据，则该数据用于确定可编程功率转换器的输出电压。 如果已经接收到多组编程电压数据，则确定哪个数据组优先。 所选择的一组数据然后用于确定可编程功率转换器的输出电压。

公开(公告)号：US07493504B2

公开(公告)日：2009-02-17

申请号：US11927682

申请日：2007-10-30

Applicant: Alain Chapuis

Inventor： Alain Chapuis

IPC: G06F1/00 ,  G05F1/577 ,  G05F1/00

CPC classification number: H02M3/285 ,  H02J1/102 ,  H02M3/1584 ,  Y10T307/391

Abstract: A system and method for providing interleaving point-of-load (POL) regulators such that each regulator's switching cycle is phase displaced with respect to those of other POL regulators in the array is disclosed. As a result, the aggregate input and/or output reflected ripple and noise of the input, output, or both is reduced. Each regulator in the array is associated with an unique address. A serial data-line writes the phase spacing programmed to each addressable POL regulator in the array. The present invention permits phase displacement of POL regulators without limitation to the input and output voltages of each of the regulators in the array. The array of POL regulators may also operate in a phase displaced mode with only a single control line. The need for separate controllers and multiple control lines is thereby eliminated.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于提供交织负载点（POL）调节器的系统和方法，使得每个调节器的开关周期相对于阵列中的其他POL调节器的切换周期是相位移位的。 结果，减少了输入，输出或两者的反射纹波和噪声的总输入和/或输出。 数组中的每个调节器与唯一的地址相关联。 串行数据线将编程的相位间隔写入阵列中的每个可寻址POL调节器。 本发明允许POL调节器的相位偏移，而不限于阵列中每个调节器的输入和输出电压。 POL调节器的阵列也可以以仅具有单个控制线的相移模式操作。 因此消除了对单独的控制器和多个控制线的需要。

公开(公告)号：US20080245206A1

公开(公告)日：2008-10-09

申请号：US12065000

申请日：2006-08-04

Applicant: Raymond Michon ,  Alain Chapuis

Inventor： Raymond Michon ,  Alain Chapuis

IPC: B26F1/14

CPC classification number: B21D37/10 ,  B21D28/00 ,  B21D28/16 ,  B21D37/14 ,  Y10T83/943

Abstract: In a machine using adiabatic energy change and including a worktable, a punch guiding body, a punch and punch lifting cylinders, the worktable and the guiding body are configured to enable sets of lifting push elements or rods to be positioned and moved. The push elements are arranged in aligned pairs and urged by cylinders provided beneath the worktable of the machine; an upper push rod sliding in the guiding body being adapted to co-operate with the punch to be lifted during certain operating phases.

Abstract translation: 在使用绝热能量改变并包括工作台，冲头引导体，冲头和冲头提升缸的机器中，工作台和引导体构造成使得能够定位和移动提升推动元件或杆的组。 推动元件以对准的对布置并由设置在机器的工作台下方的气缸推动; 在引导体中滑动的上推杆适于在某些操作阶段与要被提升的冲头配合。

公开(公告)号：US20080216630A1

公开(公告)日：2008-09-11

申请号：US12064994

申请日：2006-08-04

Applicant: Raymond Michon ,  Alain Chapuis

Inventor： Raymond Michon ,  Alain Chapuis

IPC: B21D28/34

CPC classification number: B21D37/04 ,  B21D28/00 ,  B21D28/16 ,  Y10T83/9476

Abstract: In a device for assembling components subjected to strong accelerations or decelerations for machines using adiabatic energy change, assemblies of components include spring pins providing absorption of mechanical vibrations due to pounding effects. The device is applicable for mounting punches.

Abstract translation: 在用于组装使用绝热能量变化的机器进行强加速或减速的部件的装置中，组件的组件包括弹簧销，其提供由于冲击效应引起的机械振动的吸收。 该装置适用于安装冲头。

公开(公告)号：US20080074373A1

公开(公告)日：2008-03-27

申请号：US11932796

申请日：2007-10-31

Applicant: Alain Chapuis ,  Mikhail Guz

Inventor： Alain Chapuis ,  Mikhail Guz

IPC: G09G3/36

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：US20080052551A1

公开(公告)日：2008-02-28

申请号：US11930049

申请日：2007-10-30

Applicant: Alain Chapuis ,  Mikhail Guz

Inventor： Alain Chapuis ,  Mikhail Guz

IPC: G06F11/30

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：US20080048625A1

公开(公告)日：2008-02-28

申请号：US11927682

申请日：2007-10-30

Applicant: Alain Chapuis

Inventor： Alain Chapuis

IPC: G05F1/10 ,  G06F11/30

CPC classification number: H02M3/285 ,  H02J1/102 ,  H02M3/1584 ,  Y10T307/391

Abstract: A system and method for providing interleaving point-of-load (POL) regulators such that each regulator's switching cycle is phase displaced with respect to those of other POL regulators in the array is disclosed. As a result, the aggregate input and/or output reflected ripple and noise of the input, output, or both is reduced. Each regulator in the array is associated with an unique address. A serial data-line writes the phase spacing programmed to each addressable POL regulator in the array. The present invention permits phase displacement of POL regulators without limitation to the input and output voltages of each of the regulators in the array. The array of POL regulators may also operate in a phase displaced mode with only a single control line. The need for separate controllers and multiple control lines is thereby eliminated.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于提供交织负载点（POL）调节器的系统和方法，使得每个调节器的开关周期相对于阵列中的其他POL调节器的切换周期是相位移位的。 结果，减少了输入，输出或两者的反射纹波和噪声的总输入和/或输出。 数组中的每个调节器与唯一的地址相关联。 串行数据线将编程的相位间隔写入阵列中的每个可寻址POL调节器。 本发明允许POL调节器的相位偏移，而不限于阵列中每个调节器的输入和输出电压。 POL调节器的阵列也可以以仅具有单个控制线的相移模式操作。 因此消除了对单独的控制器和多个控制线的需要。

公开(公告)号：US07327149B2

公开(公告)日：2008-02-05

申请号：US11126429

申请日：2005-05-10

Applicant: Alain Chapuis

Inventor： Alain Chapuis

IPC: G01R31/08 ,  G05F1/00

CPC classification number: G01R19/0092

Abstract: A current sensing circuit comprises a power device adapted to conduct a bidirectional current between first and second terminals thereof, first and second sensing devices operatively coupled to the power device, a sense amplifier providing first and second voltages to the first and second sensing devices, and a gate drive device providing activating signals to the power switching device and the first and second sensing devices. The first and second sensing devices each has an active area that is substantially identical and significantly smaller than a corresponding active area of the power switching device. The sense amplifier measures the voltage of the first sensing device and maintains the voltage on the second sensing device at the same level as the first sensing device by injecting an additional current into the second sensing device. The sense amplifier further provides an output signal proportional to the bidirectional current. The first and second sensing devices have k times higher resistance than a corresponding resistance of the power device when in an active state.

Abstract translation: 电流感测电路包括适于在其第一和第二端子之间传导双向电流的功率器件，可操作地耦合到功率器件的第一和第二感测器件，向第一和第二感测器件提供第一和第二电压的读出放大器，以及 栅极驱动装置，其向功率开关装置和第一和第二感测装置提供启动信号。 第一和第二感测装置各自具有基本相同并且显着小于功率开关装置的相应有效区域的有效区域。 感测放大器测量第一感测装置的电压，并且通过向第二感测装置注入附加电流来将第二感测装置上的电压维持在与第一感测装置相同的水平。 读出放大器进一步提供与双向电流成比例的输出信号。 当处于活动状态时，第一和第二感测装置的电阻高于功率器件的相应电阻的k倍。