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Controller having feed-forward and synchronization features
Assignee: Unitrode Corp
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Filing: 1995-12-13
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Granted: 1997-11-25
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Expires: 2015-12-13
Abstract
Abstract An integrated circuit controller for a switching power converter implementing feed-forward and synchronization features. The controller IC has pins which permit dual functionality. The feed-forward feature is implemented with a supply voltage from an unregulated auxiliary winding which additionally powers the controller. The synchronization feature is implemented by coupling an external synchronization signal to a feedback pin of the controller IC to which a feedback signal from the output of the converter is also coupled.
Inventors
- 👤 John P. Bazinet
- 👤 John A. O'Connor
- 👤 John H. Ziegler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 18:04
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02M; H02M3/00; H02M3/02; H02M3/04; H02M3/10; H02M3/145; H02M3/155; H02M3/156; H02M3/22; H02M3/24; H02M3/28; H02M3/285; H02M1/00; H02M1/0003; H02M1/0006; H02M1/0016; H02M1/0022; H02M1/0083; H02M1/009; H02M3/1555
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
A converter comprising: a power switch for switching an input voltage at a predetermined frequency and duty cycle in response to a drive signal; a smoothing circuit coupled to said power switch for smoothing said switched voltage to provide a DC output voltage and an output current; and a controller circuit having an input terminal to which a feedback signal and a synchronization signal are coupled, said feedback signal being representative of said DC output voltage or said output current, said synchronization signal being coupled to said input terminal of said controller circuit through a capacitor.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
96 words
A converter comprising: a power switch for switching an input voltage at a predetermined frequency and duty cycle in response to a drive signal; a smoothing circuit coupled to said power switch for smoothing said switched voltage to provide a DC output voltage and an output current; and a controller circuit having an input terminal to which a feedback signal and a synchronization signal are coupled, said feedback signal being representative of said DC output voltage or said output current, said synchronization signal being coupled to said input terminal of said controller circuit through a capacitor.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
The converter recited in claim 1 wherein said controller circuit comprises an error amplifier having an input coupled to said input terminals, and wherein said converter further comprises a feedback network coupled to said input terminal, wherein said feedback network filters said synchronization signal.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
94 words
A converter of the type including a power switch responsive to a drive signal for switching an input voltage, and a smoothing circuit coupled to said power switch for smoothing said switched voltage to provide a DC output voltage and an output current, said converter comprising: a controller circuit having an input terminal to which a feedback signal and a synchronization signal are coupled, said feedback signal being indicative of said DC output voltage or said output current, said synchronization signal being coupled to said input terminal of said controller circuit through a capacitor.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
94 words
A converter of the type including a power switch responsive to a drive signal for switching an input voltage, and a smoothing circuit coupled to said power switch for smoothing said switched voltage to provide a DC output voltage and an output current, said converter comprising: a controller circuit having an input terminal to which a feedback signal and a synchronization signal are coupled, said feedback signal being indicative of said DC output voltage or said output current, said synchronization signal being coupled to said input terminal of said controller circuit through a capacitor.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
44 words
The converter recited in claim 3 wherein said controller circuit comprises an error amplifier having an input coupled to said input terminal, and wherein said converter further comprises a feedback network coupled to said input terminal, wherein said feedback network filters said synchronization signal.
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