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Multiple output converter having self-synchronized pulse width modulation regulation
Assignee: Lineage Overseas Corp
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Filing: 1999-08-26
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Granted: 2000-10-10
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Expires: 2019-08-26
Abstract
Abstract A DC--DC converter includes a transformer having a primary winding and a secondary winding. The secondary winding includes first and second terminals. An input circuit is connected to the primary winding for coupling an input DC voltage to the primary winding. A first output channel is coupled to the first terminal of the secondary winding, and is connected to a first output. The first channel includes a first diode connected in series with a first inductor. A second output channel is coupled to the first terminal of the secondary winding, and is connected to a second output. The second channel includes a second diode connected in series with a second inductor. A first and a second capacitor connect the first and second outputs to the second terminal of the secondary winding. A third diode connects the first output channel to the second terminal of the secondary winding. A fourth diode connects the second output channel to the second terminal of the secondary winding. An amplifier is coupled to one of the outputs. An integrator circuit is connected to the output terminal of the amplifier. A switch having an on and off time is connected to the transformer secondary winding and to the integrator circuit, such that the switch on and off time is controlled by the output of the integrator circuit. A fifth diode is coupled between the transformer secondary winding and the integrator circuit for resetting the integrator circuit.
Inventors
- 👤 Allen F. Rozman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 17:14
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02M; H02M3/00; H02M3/22; H02M3/24; H02M3/28; H02M3/325; H02M3/335; H02M3/33561
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 28
Claim 1
Independent Claim
174 words
A DC--DC converter, comprising: a power transformer having at least a primary winding and a secondary winding; an input circuit coupled to said primary winding for coupling an input DC voltage to said primary winding; an output channel coupled to said secondary winding and having a rectifier circuit and a filter circuit for providing DC power to a load, said rectifier circuit further comprising a control switching device; a self synchronized PWM circuit for controlling a conduction interval of said control switching device thereby independently regulating the DC power at said output channel, said PWM circuit having an amplifier circuit coupled to said output channel and providing a substantially DC error voltage to an integrator circuit, said integrator circuit further coupled to a switch driver, said switch driver further coupled to said control switching device, and a reset circuit; and wherein said reset circuit is coupled between said secondary winding and said integrator circuit and is capable of resetting said integrator thereby synchronizing said PWM circuit to an operating frequency of said secondary winding.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
174 words
A DC--DC converter, comprising: a power transformer having at least a primary winding and a secondary winding; an input circuit coupled to said primary winding for coupling an input DC voltage to said primary winding; an output channel coupled to said secondary winding and having a rectifier circuit and a filter circuit for providing DC power to a load, said rectifier circuit further comprising a control switching device; a self synchronized PWM circuit for controlling a conduction interval of said control switching device thereby independently regulating the DC power at said output channel, said PWM circuit having an amplifier circuit coupled to said output channel and providing a substantially DC error voltage to an integrator circuit, said integrator circuit further coupled to a switch driver, said switch driver further coupled to said control switching device, and a reset circuit; and wherein said reset circuit is coupled between said secondary winding and said integrator circuit and is capable of resetting said integrator thereby synchronizing said PWM circuit to an operating frequency of said secondary winding.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
52 words
The converter of claim 1 wherein said input circuit comprises: a first switch connected in series with said primary winding and said input DC voltage; a clamping circuit including a storage capacitor; and a second switch enabled to couple said storage capacitor to said primary winding when said first switch is non-conducting.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
41 words
The converter of claim 1 wherein said input circuit is selected from the group consisting of: a zero voltage switching half bridge; and a hard switching half bridge; and a push pull circuit; and a fall bridge; and a forward converter.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
62 words
The converter of claim 1 further comprising: a second output channel coupled to said secondary winding and having a rectifier circuit and a filter circuit for providing DC power to a load; and a pulse width modulator coupled between said second output channel and said input circuit to drive said input circuit, thereby regulating the DC power at said second output channel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
73 words
The converter of claim 1 and further comprising: a second secondary winding coupled to said power transformer; a second output channel coupled to said second secondary winding and having a rectifier circuit and a filter circuit for providing DC power to a load; and a pulse width modulator coupled between said second output channel and said input circuit to drive said input circuit, thereby regulating the DC power at said second output channel.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
The converter of claim 1 wherein said rectifier circuit comprises a synchronous rectifier circuit.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
The converter of claim 1 wherein said integrator circuit includes a resistor and capacitor.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
12 words
The converter of claim 1 wherein said reset circuit comprises a diode.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
14 words
The converter of claim 1 wherein said switch driver exhibits a hysteretic input characteristic.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
14 words
The converter of claim 1 wherein said control switching device is a p-channel MOSFET.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
26 words
The converter of claim 10 wherein an inverting charge pump circuit is coupled between a control terminal of said control switching device and said switch driver.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
229 words
A DC--DC converter, comprising: a power transformer having at least a primary winding and a secondary winding; an input circuit coupled to said primary winding for coupling an input DC voltage to said primary winding; a first output channel coupled to said secondary winding and having a rectifier circuit and a filter circuit for providing DC power to a load, said rectifier circuit further comprising a control switching device; a second output channel coupled to said secondary winding and having a rectifier circuit and a filter circuit for providing DC power to a load; a pulse width modulator coupled between said second output channel and said input circuit to drive said input circuit, thereby regulating the DC power at said second output channel; a self synchronized PWM circuit for controlling a conduction interval of said control switching device thereby independently regulating the DC power at said output channel, said PWM circuit having an amplifier circuit coupled to said output channel and providing a substantially DC error voltage to an integrator circuit, said integrator circuit further coupled to a switch driver, said switch driver further coupled to said control switching device, and a reset circuit; and wherein said reset circuit is coupled between said secondary winding and said integrator circuit and is capable of resetting said integrator thereby synchronizing said PWM circuit to an operating frequency of said secondary winding.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
229 words
A DC--DC converter, comprising: a power transformer having at least a primary winding and a secondary winding; an input circuit coupled to said primary winding for coupling an input DC voltage to said primary winding; a first output channel coupled to said secondary winding and having a rectifier circuit and a filter circuit for providing DC power to a load, said rectifier circuit further comprising a control switching device; a second output channel coupled to said secondary winding and having a rectifier circuit and a filter circuit for providing DC power to a load; a pulse width modulator coupled between said second output channel and said input circuit to drive said input circuit, thereby regulating the DC power at said second output channel; a self synchronized PWM circuit for controlling a conduction interval of said control switching device thereby independently regulating the DC power at said output channel, said PWM circuit having an amplifier circuit coupled to said output channel and providing a substantially DC error voltage to an integrator circuit, said integrator circuit further coupled to a switch driver, said switch driver further coupled to said control switching device, and a reset circuit; and wherein said reset circuit is coupled between said secondary winding and said integrator circuit and is capable of resetting said integrator thereby synchronizing said PWM circuit to an operating frequency of said secondary winding.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
14 words
The converter of claim 12 wherein said rectifier circuit comprises a synchronous rectifier circuit.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
14 words
The converter of claim 13 wherein said integrator circuit includes a resistor and capacitor.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
12 words
The converter of claim 14 wherein said reset circuit comprises a diode.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
14 words
The converter of claim 15 wherein said switch driver exhibits a hysteretic input characteristic.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
14 words
The converter of claim 16 wherein said control switching device is a p-channel MOSFET.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
26 words
The converter of claim 17 wherein an inverting charge pump circuit is coupled between a control terminal of said control switching device and said switch driver.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
240 words
A DC--DC converter, comprising: a power transformer having at least a primary winding and a secondary winding; an input circuit coupled to said primary winding for coupling an input DC voltage to said primary winding; an first output channel coupled to said secondary winding and having a rectifier circuit and a filter circuit for providing DC power to a load, said rectifier circuit further comprising a control switching device; a second secondary winding coupled to said power transformer; a second output channel coupled to said second secondary winding and having a rectifier circuit and a filter circuit for providing DC power to a load; and a pulse width modulator coupled between said second output channel and said input circuit to drive said input circuit, thereby regulating the DC power at said second output channel; a self synchronized PWM circuit for controlling a conduction interval of said control switching device thereby independently regulating the DC power at said output channel, said PWM circuit having an amplifier circuit coupled to said output channel and providing a substantially DC error voltage to an integrator circuit, said integrator circuit further coupled to a switch driver, said switch driver further coupled to said control switching device, and a reset circuit; and wherein said reset circuit is coupled between said secondary winding and said integrator circuit and is capable of resetting said integrator thereby synchronizing said PWM circuit to an operating frequency of said secondary winding.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
240 words
A DC--DC converter, comprising: a power transformer having at least a primary winding and a secondary winding; an input circuit coupled to said primary winding for coupling an input DC voltage to said primary winding; an first output channel coupled to said secondary winding and having a rectifier circuit and a filter circuit for providing DC power to a load, said rectifier circuit further comprising a control switching device; a second secondary winding coupled to said power transformer; a second output channel coupled to said second secondary winding and having a rectifier circuit and a filter circuit for providing DC power to a load; and a pulse width modulator coupled between said second output channel and said input circuit to drive said input circuit, thereby regulating the DC power at said second output channel; a self synchronized PWM circuit for controlling a conduction interval of said control switching device thereby independently regulating the DC power at said output channel, said PWM circuit having an amplifier circuit coupled to said output channel and providing a substantially DC error voltage to an integrator circuit, said integrator circuit further coupled to a switch driver, said switch driver further coupled to said control switching device, and a reset circuit; and wherein said reset circuit is coupled between said secondary winding and said integrator circuit and is capable of resetting said integrator thereby synchronizing said PWM circuit to an operating frequency of said secondary winding.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
14 words
The converter of claim 19 wherein said rectifier circuit comprises a synchronous rectifier circuit.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
14 words
The converter of claim 20 wherein said integrator circuit includes a resistor and capacitor.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
12 words
The converter of claim 21 wherein said reset circuit comprises a diode.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
14 words
The converter of claim 22 wherein said switch driver exhibits a hysteretic input characteristic.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
14 words
The converter of claim 23 wherein said control switching device is a p-channel MOSFET.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
26 words
The converter of claim 24 wherein an inverting charge pump circuit is coupled between a control terminal of said control switching device and said switch driver.
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