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1. 发明授权

US08179109B2 Methods and apparatus for a power supply with sequentially-activated segmented power switch 有权
标题翻译：具有顺序启动的分段电源开关的电源的方法和装置
公开(公告)号：US08179109B2
公开(公告)日：2012-05-15
申请号：US12043306
申请日：2008-03-06
申请人： Benjamim Tang , Kenneth A. Ostrom , Laura Carpenter
发明人： Benjamim Tang , Kenneth A. Ostrom , Laura Carpenter
IPC分类号： G05F1/613
CPC分类号： H02M3/1584 , H03K17/164
摘要： Methods and apparatus for a power supply according various aspects of the present invention operate in conjunction with a voltage converter for converting an input voltage to an output voltage. For example, the converter may comprise a controller configured to generate a control signal and an integrated power stage. The power stage may include a segmented switch coupled in parallel between the input voltage and the output, and a driver circuit responsive to the controller and connected to the switches. The segmented switches may be parallel devices with separate gates, which may be activated independently. The driver circuit controls the switches according to the control signal to sequentially activate the switches in the switch circuit. For example, the driver circuit may activate a second switch following a predetermined period after activating a first switch, and the first switch and second switch may be activated sequentially and remain activated simultaneously.
摘要翻译：电源的方法和装置根据本发明的各个方面与用于将输入电压转换成输出电压的电压转换器一起工作。例如，转换器可以包括被配置为产生控制信号和集成功率级的控制器。功率级可以包括在输入电压和输出之间并联耦合的分段开关，以及响应于控制器并连接到开关的驱动器电路。分段开关可以是具有单独门的并联装置，其可以独立地被激活。驱动器电路根据控制信号控制开关，以顺序激活开关电路中的开关。例如，驱动器电路可以在激活第一开关之后的预定时段之后激活第二开关，并且第一开关和第二开关可以被顺序地激活并且同时保持激活。

2. 发明申请

US20090224733A1 METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR A POWER SUPPLY 有权
标题翻译：电源的方法和装置
公开(公告)号：US20090224733A1
公开(公告)日：2009-09-10
申请号：US12043261
申请日：2008-03-06
申请人： Benjamim Tang , Laura Carpenter , Kenneth A. Ostrom
发明人： Benjamim Tang , Laura Carpenter , Kenneth A. Ostrom
IPC分类号： G05F1/00
CPC分类号： H02M3/158 , H02M1/08 , H02M1/088 , H02M3/156 , H02M3/1584 , H02M2001/0048
摘要： Methods and apparatus for a power supply according various aspects of the present invention operate in conjunction with a voltage converter for converting an input voltage to an output voltage. For example, the converter may comprise an output controller configured to generate a control signal, a power mode controller, and an integrated power stage. The power stage may include a multiple switch segments coupled in parallel between the input voltage and the output, and a driver circuit responsive to the output controller and the power mode controller and connected to the switch segments. The driver circuit controls the switch segments according to the control signal to activate the switch segments in the switch circuit. The driver circuit also disables one or more of the switch segments according to the power mode signal to permit reduced power delivery and demand states.
摘要翻译：电源的方法和装置根据本发明的各个方面与用于将输入电压转换成输出电压的电压转换器一起工作。例如，转换器可以包括被配置为产生控制信号的输出控制器，功率模式控制器和集成功率级。功率级可以包括在输入电压和输出之间并联耦合的多个开关段，以及响应于输出控制器和功率模式控制器并连接到开关段的驱动器电路。驱动器电路根据控制信号控制开关段，以激活开关电路中的开关段。驱动器电路还根据功率模式信号禁用一个或多个开关段，以允许减少功率输送和需求状态。

3. 发明授权

US09559590B2 Methods and apparatus for a power supply 有权
标题翻译：电源的方法和装置
公开(公告)号：US09559590B2
公开(公告)日：2017-01-31
申请号：US12043261
申请日：2008-03-06
申请人： Benjamim Tang , Laura Carpenter , Kenneth A. Ostrom
发明人： Benjamim Tang , Laura Carpenter , Kenneth A. Ostrom
IPC分类号： H02M3/156 , H02M3/158 , H02M1/088
CPC分类号： H02M3/158 , H02M1/08 , H02M1/088 , H02M3/156 , H02M3/1584 , H02M2001/0048
摘要： Methods and apparatus for a power supply according various aspects of the present invention operate in conjunction with a voltage converter for converting an input voltage to an output voltage. For example, the converter may comprise an output controller configured to generate a control signal, a power mode controller, and an integrated power stage. The power stage may include a multiple switch segments coupled in parallel between the input voltage and the output, and a driver circuit responsive to the output controller and the power mode controller and connected to the switch segments. The driver circuit controls the switch segments according to the control signal to activate the switch segments in the switch circuit. The driver circuit also disables one or more of the switch segments according to the power mode signal to permit reduced power delivery and demand states.
摘要翻译：电源的方法和装置根据本发明的各个方面与用于将输入电压转换成输出电压的电压转换器一起工作。例如，转换器可以包括被配置为产生控制信号的输出控制器，功率模式控制器和集成功率级。功率级可以包括在输入电压和输出之间并联耦合的多个开关段，以及响应于输出控制器和功率模式控制器并连接到开关段的驱动器电路。驱动器电路根据控制信号控制开关段，以激活开关电路中的开关段。驱动器电路还根据功率模式信号禁用一个或多个开关段，以允许减少功率输送和需求状态。

4. 发明申请

US20090224734A1 METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR POWER SUPPLY 有权
标题翻译：电源的方法和装置
公开(公告)号：US20090224734A1
公开(公告)日：2009-09-10
申请号：US12043306
申请日：2008-03-06
申请人： Benjamim Tang , Kenneth A. Ostrom , Laura Carpenter
发明人： Benjamim Tang , Kenneth A. Ostrom , Laura Carpenter
IPC分类号： G05F1/00
CPC分类号： H02M3/1584 , H03K17/164
摘要： Methods and apparatus for a power supply according various aspects of the present invention operate in conjunction with a voltage converter for converting an input voltage to an output voltage. For example, the converter may comprise a controller configured to generate a control signal and an integrated power stage. The power stage may include a multiple switches coupled in parallel between the input voltage and the output, and a driver circuit responsive to the controller and connected to the switches. The driver circuit controls the switches according to the control signal to sequentially activate the switches in the switch circuit.
摘要翻译：电源的方法和装置根据本发明的各个方面与用于将输入电压转换成输出电压的电压转换器一起工作。例如，转换器可以包括被配置为产生控制信号和集成功率级的控制器。功率级可以包括在输入电压和输出之间并联耦合的多个开关，以及响应于控制器并连接到开关的驱动器电路。驱动器电路根据控制信号控制开关，以顺序激活开关电路中的开关。

5. 发明申请

US20090121695A1 METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR A MULTIPHASE POWER REGULATOR 有权
标题翻译：多相功率调节器的方法和装置
公开(公告)号：US20090121695A1
公开(公告)日：2009-05-14
申请号：US12333003
申请日：2008-12-11
申请人： RICHARD PIERSON , Scott Southwell , Benjamim Tang , Timothy M. Ng , Jinghong Guo , Kenneth A. Ostrom
发明人： RICHARD PIERSON , Scott Southwell , Benjamim Tang , Timothy M. Ng , Jinghong Guo , Kenneth A. Ostrom
IPC分类号： G05F1/10
CPC分类号： H02M3/1584
摘要： Methods and apparatus for a multiphase power regulator according various aspects of the present invention operate in conjunction with an active transient response (ATR) system for applying a correction signal to a multiphase pulse width modulator. In the event of a transient, the ATR system may adjust the output of the pulse width modulator to quickly respond to load requirements. The output may be modified by adding pulses, blanking pulses, advancing pulses, and scaling pulses to one or more phases.
摘要翻译：用于根据本发明的各个方面的多相功率调节器的方法和装置与用于将校正信号施加到多相脉冲宽度调制器的有源瞬态响应（ATR）系统相结合。在瞬态情况下，ATR系统可以调整脉宽调制器的输出以快速响应负载要求。可以通过将脉冲，消隐脉冲，前进脉冲和缩放脉冲添加到一个或多个相位来修改输出。

6. 发明申请

US20130027009A1 Switching Regulator with Increased Light Load Efficiency 有权
标题翻译：开关稳压器具有增加的轻负载效率
公开(公告)号：US20130027009A1
公开(公告)日：2013-01-31
申请号：US13194314
申请日：2011-07-29
申请人： Benjamim Tang , Amir Babazadeh , Giuseppe Bernacchia , Kenneth A. Ostrom
发明人： Benjamim Tang , Amir Babazadeh , Giuseppe Bernacchia , Kenneth A. Ostrom
IPC分类号： G05F1/00
CPC分类号： H02M3/158 , H02M3/1584 , H02M2001/0032 , Y02B70/16
摘要： A switching regulator includes a multiphase converter which includes a plurality of main phases configured to covert a power supply voltage to a lower voltage for application to an electronic device at different load conditions. The switching regulator also includes an auxiliary phase configured to operate in a pulse frequency modulation mode during a light load condition so that power is supplied to the electronic device by at least the auxiliary phase during the light load condition.
摘要翻译：开关调节器包括多相转换器，其包括多个主相，其配置为将电源电压转换为较低的电压，以在不同的负载条件下应用于电子设备。开关调节器还包括配置为在轻负载状态期间以脉冲频率调制模式操作的辅助相位，使得在轻负载状态期间至少辅助相位向电子设备供电。

7. 发明申请

US20120200274A1 MULTIPHASE POWER REGULATOR WITH ACTIVE TRANSIENT RESPONSE CIRCUITRY 有权
标题翻译：具有主动瞬态响应电路的多相功率调节器
公开(公告)号：US20120200274A1
公开(公告)日：2012-08-09
申请号：US13365908
申请日：2012-02-03
申请人： Benjamim Tang , Robert T. Carroll , Scott Wilson Southwell , Kenneth A. Ostrom , Richard C. Pierson
发明人： Benjamim Tang , Robert T. Carroll , Scott Wilson Southwell , Kenneth A. Ostrom , Richard C. Pierson
IPC分类号： G05F1/56
CPC分类号： H02M3/1584
摘要： A multiphase power regulator includes a multiphase pulse width modulator, an output stage and an active transient response circuit. The output stage includes a high side transistor, a low side transistor and an inductor. The output stage is configured to supply power to a load responsive to signals generated by the multiphase pulse width modulator. The active transient response circuit is coupled between the output stage and the multiphase pulse width modulator and configured to detect the voltage level at the output stage and provide a signal to the multiphase pulse width modulator that is a function of the amplitude of the deviation of the detected voltage level from a target voltage.
摘要翻译：多相功率调节器包括多相脉宽调制器，输出级和有源瞬态响应电路。输出级包括高侧晶体管，低侧晶体管和电感器。输出级被配置为响应于由多相脉宽调制器产生的信号向负载供电。有源瞬态响应电路耦合在输出级和多相脉宽调制器之间，并被配置为检测输出级的电压电平，并向多相脉宽调制器提供信号，该信号是幅度偏差的函数从目标电压检测电压电平。

8. 发明授权

US08896280B2 Switching regulator with increased light load efficiency 有权
标题翻译：开关稳压器具有增加的轻负载效率
公开(公告)号：US08896280B2
公开(公告)日：2014-11-25
申请号：US13194314
申请日：2011-07-29
申请人： Benjamim Tang , Amir Babazadeh , Giuseppe Bernacchia , Kenneth A. Ostrom
发明人： Benjamim Tang , Amir Babazadeh , Giuseppe Bernacchia , Kenneth A. Ostrom
IPC分类号： G05F1/00 , H02M3/158 , H02M1/00
CPC分类号： H02M3/158 , H02M3/1584 , H02M2001/0032 , Y02B70/16
摘要： A switching regulator includes a multiphase converter which includes a plurality of main phases configured to covert a power supply voltage to a lower voltage for application to an electronic device at different load conditions. The switching regulator also includes an auxiliary phase configured to operate in a pulse frequency modulation mode during a light load condition so that power is supplied to the electronic device by at least the auxiliary phase during the light load condition.
摘要翻译：开关调节器包括多相转换器，其包括多个主相，其配置为将电源电压转换为较低的电压，以在不同的负载条件下应用于电子设备。开关调节器还包括配置为在轻负载状态期间以脉冲频率调制模式操作的辅助相位，使得在轻负载状态期间至少辅助相位向电子设备供电。

9. 发明授权

US08134354B2 Active transient response circuits, system and method for digital multiphase pulse width modulated regulators 有权
标题翻译：有源瞬态响应电路，数字多相脉宽调制调节器的系统和方法
公开(公告)号：US08134354B2
公开(公告)日：2012-03-13
申请号：US12396975
申请日：2009-03-03
申请人： Benjamim Tang , Robert T. Carroll , Scott W. Southwell , Kenneth A. Ostrom , Richard C. Pierson
发明人： Benjamim Tang , Robert T. Carroll , Scott W. Southwell , Kenneth A. Ostrom , Richard C. Pierson
IPC分类号： G05F1/59
CPC分类号： H02M3/1584
摘要： Disclosed is a multi-phase pulse width modulated voltage regulator and method in which transient voltage excursions or deviations that exceed the load line voltage by more than a predetermined amount are detected by an ATR circuit and a correction signal is applied. The correction signal is in the form of asynchronous pulses and the number of such pulses is a function of the magnitude of the voltage excursion as determined by the number of thresholds that are exceeded. Also disclosed is an adaptive voltage positioning (AVP) circuit and method for early detection of a transient event by sensing voltage changes at the load and adjusting the target voltage with pre-determined current values prior to the time that ATR event changes in the current at the load are detected. The AVP load line is pre-positioned for more precise current control. Also disclosed is an adaptive filter with adjustable frequency characteristics in response to an ATR event. Also disclosed is a pulse limiting circuit. Also disclosed is a tri-state implementation. Response to transient events is further improved with an external ATR circuit coupled to the load.
摘要翻译：公开了一种多相脉宽调制电压调节器和方法，其中通过ATR电路检测超过负载线电压超过预定量的瞬态电压偏移或偏差，并且施加校正信号。校正信号是异步脉冲的形式，并且这样的脉冲的数量是由超过的阈值的数量确定的电压偏移的大小的函数。还公开了一种用于通过感测负载上的电压变化来早期检测瞬态事件的自适应电压定位（AVP）电路和方法，并且在ATR事件在电流当前变化的时刻之前用预定电流值调节目标电压检测负载。 AVP负载线预先定位，以实现更精确的电流控制。还公开了响应于ATR事件具有可调频率特性的自适应滤波器。还公开了一种脉冲限制电路。还公开了三态实现。外部ATR电路耦合到负载，进一步提高对瞬态事件的响应。

10. 发明授权

US08120346B2 Methods and apparatus for current sensing 有权
标题翻译：电流检测方法和装置
公开(公告)号：US08120346B2
公开(公告)日：2012-02-21
申请号：US12332707
申请日：2008-12-11
申请人： Kenneth A. Ostrom , Timothy M. Ng , Benjamim Tang
发明人： Kenneth A. Ostrom , Timothy M. Ng , Benjamim Tang
IPC分类号： G05F1/40
CPC分类号： H02M3/156 , H02M2001/0009
摘要： Methods and apparatus for current sensing according to various aspects of the present invention sense the current in a circuit, such as an inductor circuit. The current sensing systems may comprise an RC element connected such that the RC time constant matches the L/R time constant of the inductor. The current sensor may be configured to generate voltages that are proportional to the instantaneous current in the inductor with scaled gain for a wide range of inductor self resistance (DCR) values.
摘要翻译：根据本发明的各个方面的用于电流感测的方法和装置感测诸如电感器电路的电路中的电流。电流感测系统可以包括RC元件连接，使得RC时间常数与电感器的L / R时间常数匹配。电流传感器可以被配置为产生与电感器中的瞬时电流成比例的电压，其具有用于宽范围的电感器自身电阻（DCR）值的缩放增益。

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