System, method and apparatus to automatically detect a type of a variable output DC power source
    1.
    发明授权
    System, method and apparatus to automatically detect a type of a variable output DC power source 有权
    自动检测可变输出直流电源的类型的系统,方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US08587264B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-11-19

    申请号:US13285684

    申请日:2011-10-31

    IPC分类号: G05F1/10 H02J3/12

    CPC分类号: G06F1/263

    摘要: A method includes coupling a variable output DC power source to power control circuitry, and detecting a type of the variable output DC power source in response to the coupling operation. In one embodiment, the detecting operation may include sending an interrogation signal from the power control circuitry to the variable output DC power source, and evaluating a response to the interrogation signal to determine the type of said variable output DC power source. Power control circuitry may include source type recognition circuitry configured to detect a type of a variable output DC power source in response to a coupling of the variable output DC power source to the power control circuitry.

    摘要翻译: 一种方法包括将可变输出直流电源耦合到功率控制电路,以及响应于耦合操作检测可变输出直流电源的类型。 在一个实施例中,检测操作可以包括从功率控制电路向可变输出DC电源发送询问信号,以及评估对询问信号的响应以确定所述可变输出DC电源的类型。 功率控制电路可以包括源类型识别电路,其配置为响应于可变输出DC电源耦合到功率控制电路来检测可变输出DC电源的类型。

    Supply topology with power limiting feedback loop
    2.
    发明授权
    Supply topology with power limiting feedback loop 有权
    具有功率限制反馈回路的供电拓扑

    公开(公告)号:US07994660B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-08-09

    申请号:US12623671

    申请日:2009-11-23

    IPC分类号: G01R19/12

    摘要: A supply topology comprising an AC to DC or DC to DC adapter and an electronic device with an active system, a battery, and an adapter controller implements closed-loop control of adapter output voltage to limit power consumption by the electronic device to a value related to maximum adapter power. The adapter adjusts its output voltage in response to the magnitude of an error signal representing an amount by which instantaneous power consumption exceeds adapter maximum power. An adapter controller in the electronic device sets a limit for allocating current to battery charging from the signal representing maximum adapter power, with battery charging current approaching zero as instantaneous power consumption approaches maximum adapter power.

    摘要翻译: 包括AC到DC或DC到DC适配器的供电拓扑以及具有主动系统的电子设备,电池和适配器控制器实现适配器输出电压的闭环控制,以将电子设备的功耗限制为相关值 达到最大适配器功率。 适配器响应于表示瞬时功率消耗超过适配器最大功率的量的误差信号的大小来调整其输出电压。 电子设备中的适配器控制器设置从表示最大适配器功率的信号分配电池到电池充电的限制,随着瞬时功耗接近最大适配器功率,电池充电电流接近零。

    Battery state monitoring circuitry with low power consumption during a stand-by-state of a battery pack
    3.
    发明授权
    Battery state monitoring circuitry with low power consumption during a stand-by-state of a battery pack 有权
    在电池组待机状态下具有低功耗的电池状态监控电路

    公开(公告)号:US07683577B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-03-23

    申请号:US11234908

    申请日:2005-09-26

    IPC分类号: H02J7/00

    摘要: A battery pack including at least one battery cell, a switch, and battery state monitoring circuitry. The battery state monitoring circuitry may be configured to control an ON resistance of the switch to a first ON resistance when the switch is ON and the battery pack is in a stand-by-state and to control the ON resistance to a second ON resistance when the switch is ON and said battery pack is not in said stand-by-state, the first ON resistance greater than the second ON resistance. A cordless electrical device and method consistent with embodiments are also provided.

    摘要翻译: 一种电池组,包括至少一个电池单元,开关和电池状态监测电路。 电池状态监视电路可以被配置为当开关接通并且电池组处于待机状态时将开关的导通电阻控制为第一导通电阻,并且当第二导通电阻的导通电阻控制为第二导通电阻时, 开关接通,所述电池组不处于所述待机状态,所述第一导通电阻大于所述第二导通电阻。 还提供了与实施例一致的无绳电气装置和方法。

    Monitoring battery cell voltage
    5.
    发明申请
    Monitoring battery cell voltage 审中-公开
    监控电池电压

    公开(公告)号:US20080012570A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-01-17

    申请号:US11893155

    申请日:2007-08-15

    申请人: Constantin Bucur

    发明人: Constantin Bucur

    IPC分类号: G01R19/165

    摘要: A battery monitoring circuitry is provided. The battery monitoring circuitry includes a plurality of voltage detection paths and a logic device. Each voltage detection path is coupled to a battery cell and is operable for comparing a cell voltage of the battery cell with a switch threshold of a switch. Each voltage detection path is ON if the cell voltage is greater than the switch threshold. The logic device is coupled to the plurality of voltage detection paths and is operable for generating an alert signal according to a conductance status of each voltage detection path.

    摘要翻译: 提供电池监控电路。 电池监视电路包括多个电压检测路径和逻辑装置。 每个电压检测路径耦合到电池单元,并且可操作用于将电池单元的单元电压与开关的开关阈值进行比较。 如果电池电压大于开关阈值,则每个电压检测路径都为ON。 逻辑器件耦合到多个电压检测路径,并且可操作用于根据每个电压检测路径的电导状态产生警报信号。

    DC to DC controller with inrush current protection
    6.
    发明授权
    DC to DC controller with inrush current protection 有权
    DC至DC控制器,具有浪涌电流保护

    公开(公告)号:US07203048B2

    公开(公告)日:2007-04-10

    申请号:US10431815

    申请日:2003-05-08

    IPC分类号: H02H7/00

    CPC分类号: H02J7/0068

    摘要: A DC to DC controller for controlling an inrush current from a DC to DC converter to a battery system having an internal isolating switch. The DC to DC controller is configured to control the DC to DC converter based on a state of the internal isolating switch. If the switch is open, the DC to DC controller adjusts the output voltage of the DC to DC converter to a predetermined voltage level. Based on the value of such voltage level, in rush current from the DC to DC converter to the battery system can be reduced or eliminated when the isolating switch changes from an open state to a closed state. An electronic device including such a DC to DC controller is provided. Related methods for controlling inrush current are also provided.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于控制从DC到DC转换器的浪涌电流到具有内部隔离开关的电池系统的直流到直流控制器。 DC到DC控制器被配置为基于内部隔离开关的状态来控制DC-DC转换器。 如果开关断开,则DC至DC控制器将DC-DC转换器的输出电压调整到预定的电压电平。 基于这种电压电平的值,当隔离开关从断开状态变为闭合状态时,可以减小或消除从DC到DC转换器到电池系统的冲击电流。 提供了包括这种DC-DC控制器的电子设备。 还提供了用于控制浪涌电流的相关方法。

    Method Circuitry and Electronic Device for Controlling a Variable Output DC Power Source
    7.
    发明申请
    Method Circuitry and Electronic Device for Controlling a Variable Output DC Power Source 有权
    用于控制可变输出直流电源的方法电路和电子装置

    公开(公告)号:US20060279264A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-12-14

    申请号:US11466291

    申请日:2006-08-22

    IPC分类号: G05F1/00

    CPC分类号: G05F1/56

    摘要: Power control circuitry and method for controlling a variable output DC power source. The power control circuitry may comprise a first comparator to compare a signal representative of an output current level of the variable output DC power source with a threshold level and provide a first output signal in response to the comparison. The power control circuitry may further comprise threshold input circuitry to provide the threshold level to the first comparator, the threshold level being a fixed threshold level if an output voltage of the variable output DC power source is less than or equal to a first fixed voltage level, the threshold level being a variable threshold level if the output voltage is greater than the first fixed voltage level.

    摘要翻译: 用于控制可变输出直流电源的功率控制电路和方法。 功率控制电路可以包括第一比较器,用于将表示可变输出DC电源的输出电流电平的信号与阈值电平进行比较,并响应于比较提供第一输出信号。 功率控制电路还可以包括阈值输入电路以向第一比较器提供阈值电平,如果可变输出DC电源的输出电压小于或等于第一固定电压电平,则阈值电平为固定阈值电平 如果输出电压大于第一固定电压电平,则阈值电平为可变阈值电平。

    Single floating battery cell voltage level translator circuitry
    8.
    发明申请
    Single floating battery cell voltage level translator circuitry 失效
    单个浮动电池单元电压电平转换器电路

    公开(公告)号:US20060197501A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-09-07

    申请号:US11264768

    申请日:2005-11-01

    IPC分类号: H02J7/00

    摘要: Voltage translator circuitry may include a path including a first resistor, a current controlling device, and a second resistor coupled in series. The voltage translator circuitry may further include an operational amplifier having a positive supply terminal to accept a positive supply voltage and a negative supply terminal to accept a negative supply voltage, neither the positive or negative supply voltage at ground voltage. The first resistor may further be coupled to a positive terminal of the battery cell to be monitored. The operational amplifier may have an input coupled to a negative terminal of the battery cell to be monitored. The voltage translator circuitry may further include an output terminal coupled to a node of the path between the current controlling device and the second resistor. The output terminal may be configured to provide the ground referenced cell voltage for the battery cell.

    摘要翻译: 电压转换器电路可以包括包括第一电阻器,电流控制器件和串联耦​​合的第二电阻器的路径。 电压转换器电路还可以包括运算放大器,其具有正电源端子以接受正电源电压和负电源端子以接受负电源电压,即接地电压下的正或负电源电压。 第一电阻器还可以耦合到待监测的电池单元的正极端子。 运算放大器可以具有耦合到待监视的电池单元的负极端子的输入。 电压转换器电路还可以包括耦合到电流控制装置和第二电阻器之间的路径的节点的输出端子。 输出端子可以被配置为为电池单元提供接地参考的单元电压。

    Battery pack current monitoring
    9.
    发明申请
    Battery pack current monitoring 失效
    电池组电流监控

    公开(公告)号:US20060197499A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-09-07

    申请号:US11235583

    申请日:2005-09-26

    IPC分类号: H02J7/00

    摘要: A battery pack may include at least one battery cell, a switch having an ON resistance dependent on a temperature of the switch, a thermistor having a resistance varying with changes in the temperature, and battery state monitoring circuitry. The battery state monitoring circuitry may be configured to monitor a voltage drop across the switch caused by a current flowing through the switch and the resistance of the thermistor to correlate the voltage drop to the current level. A cordless electrical device including the battery pack, and an associated method are also provided.

    摘要翻译: 电池组可以包括至少一个电池单元,具有取决于开关温度的导通电阻的开关,具有随着温度变化变化的电阻的热敏电阻和电池状态监测电路。 电池状态监测电路可以被配置为监测由流过开关的电流引起的开关上的电压降和热敏电阻的电阻,以将电压降与当前电平相关联。 还提供了包括电池组的无绳电气装置和相关联的方法。

    Selector circuit for power management in multiple battery systems
    10.
    发明授权
    Selector circuit for power management in multiple battery systems 有权
    多电池系统电源管理选择电路

    公开(公告)号:US06977482B2

    公开(公告)日:2005-12-20

    申请号:US10364228

    申请日:2003-02-11

    摘要: A selector circuit configured to select among a DC power source and a plurality of batteries for an electronic device. The selector circuit is responsive to an output signal from an associated power management unit. The selector circuit is further configured to permit parallel operation of two or more of the batteries. The selector circuit may further act to independently verify power conditions and override any instructions from the PMU in certain instances to enhance power supply safety and battery life. A power supply block including the selector circuit and an electronic device including the power supply block is also provided. The selector circuit may be integrated with a charging circuit on one integrated circuit.

    摘要翻译: 一种选择器电路,被配置为在DC电源和用于电子设备的多个电池之间进行选择。 选择器电路响应于来自相关联的电力管理单元的输出信号。 选择器电路还被配置为允许两个或更多个电池的并联操作。 选择器电路还可以在某些情况下独立地验证功率状况并超越PMU的任何指​​令,以增强电源安全性和电池寿命。 还提供了包括选择器电路的电源块和包括电源块的电子设备。 选择器电路可以与一个集成电路上的充电电路集成。