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Modular master-slave power supply controller
Assignee: Philips North America LLC
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Filing: 1999-09-27
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Granted: 2000-12-05
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Expires: 2019-09-27
Abstract
Abstract A master-slave programmable controller arrangement is disclosed for implementing control schemes in various control system topologies. The arrangement employs a modular design which allows a master unit to set operational modes for one or more instances of the same generic slave unit. The master unit and the slave unit communicate via a communications interface. Each slave unit is configured by the master unit to monitor/control one or more components or stages of, for example, a power supply.
Inventors
- 👤 Demetri Giannopoulos
- 👤 Ihor Wacyk
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 07:05
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02M; H02M1/00; H02M1/42; H02M1/4208; H02M1/4225; H02M7/00; H02M7/42; H02M7/44; H02M7/48; H05; H05B; H05B41/00; H05B41/14; H05B41/26; H05B41/28; H05B41/282; H05B41/36; H05B47/00; H05B47/10; H05B47/175; H05B47/18; H02M1/0067; H02M1/007; Y; Y02; Y02B; Y02B20/00; Y02B70/00; Y02B70/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
A power control circuit comprising: a master integrated circuit (IC) including a controller and a master communication interface; and at least one slave integrated circuit (IC) including an interface circuit and a slave communication interface, the interface circuit including an A/D converter, a digital signal processor and a PWM generator and being capable of receiving at least one signal from a component or stage of a control circuit and controlling the component or stage in accordance with the received signal, wherein the slave IC is capable of being programmed by the master IC through the communication interfaces to interface and control one or more different components or stages of the control circuit.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
112 words
A power control circuit comprising: a master integrated circuit (IC) including a controller and a master communication interface; and at least one slave integrated circuit (IC) including an interface circuit and a slave communication interface, the interface circuit including an A/D converter, a digital signal processor and a PWM generator and being capable of receiving at least one signal from a component or stage of a control circuit and controlling the component or stage in accordance with the received signal, wherein the slave IC is capable of being programmed by the master IC through the communication interfaces to interface and control one or more different components or stages of the control circuit.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The circuit according to claim 1, wherein the power supply control circuit controls a lighting device.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The circuit according to claim 1, wherein the master communication interface and the slave communication are two-way digital interfaces.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The circuit according to claim 1, wherein the master IC further comprises an external communication interface.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The circuit according to claim 1, wherein the master communication interface and the slave communication are wireless interfaces.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
The circuit according to claim 1, wherein the at least one slave IC is capable of being programmed in accordance with one or more predetermined modes.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
The circuit according to claim 6, wherein the one or more predetermined modes are determined in accordance with a specification of the component or stage to be interfaced.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
The circuit according to claim 1, wherein the slave IC is an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC).
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
28 words
The circuit according to claim 1, wherein the master IC and the slave IC are capable of being configured to control a plurality of different power control topologies.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
15 words
The circuit according to claim 1, wherein the master IC further comprises a monitor circuit.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
15 words
The circuit according to claim 1, wherein the master IC further comprises a wireless receiver.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
14 words
The circuit according to claim 11, wherein the wireless receiver comprises an infrared receiver.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
61 words
A control system comprising: a plurality of slave integrated circuits (IC's) each arranged to control one or more stages of a power supply; and a master integrated circuit (IC) coupled to the plurality of slave IC's through a communication network arranged to supervise operation of the plurality of slave IC's, wherein the plurality of slave IC's are interchangeable with each other.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
61 words
A control system comprising: a plurality of slave integrated circuits (IC's) each arranged to control one or more stages of a power supply; and a master integrated circuit (IC) coupled to the plurality of slave IC's through a communication network arranged to supervise operation of the plurality of slave IC's, wherein the plurality of slave IC's are interchangeable with each other.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
56 words
A control apparatus for a power supply comprising: interchangeable means for controlling one or more circuit portions of the power supply; and setting means for setting a predetermined mode of operation of said interchangeable means, wherein the power supply includes a boost converter circuit portion, a down converter circuit portion and a bridge driver circuit portion.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
56 words
A control apparatus for a power supply comprising: interchangeable means for controlling one or more circuit portions of the power supply; and setting means for setting a predetermined mode of operation of said interchangeable means, wherein the power supply includes a boost converter circuit portion, a down converter circuit portion and a bridge driver circuit portion.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus according to claim 14, wherein the power supply is capable of providing power to a high intensity discharge or fluorescent lamp.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus according to claim 14, wherein the interchangeable means being capable of monitoring and controlling a plurality of power supply topologies.
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