Minimum off time control systems and methods for switching power converters in discontinuous conduction mode

US9130465B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-9130465-B2
Application numberUS-201314071733-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateNov 5, 2013
Priority dateNov 5, 2013
Publication dateSep 8, 2015
Grant dateSep 8, 2015

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Systems and methods are provided for managing switching operation of a power converter, for example and without limitation, for powering LEDs in an efficient manner. According to one aspect, a system for managing a switching operation of a power converter includes an off time control system for managing operation modes of a power converter. The off time control system includes an active device for transmitting a bias signal, where the bias signal is configured for modulating a zero diode current signal for controlling a trigger signal, and a resistive body for discharging the bias signal.

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What is claimed is: 1. A system for managing a switching operation of a power converter, the system comprising: an off time control system for managing operation modes of a power converter, wherein the off time control system comprises: an active device for transmitting a bias signal to modulate a zero diode current signal for controlling a trigger signal; and a resistive body for discharging the bias signal. 2. The system of claim 1 , configured for tr…

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What does patent US9130465B2 cover?
Systems and methods are provided for managing switching operation of a power converter, for example and without limitation, for powering LEDs in an efficient manner. According to one aspect, a system for managing a switching operation of a power converter includes an off time control system for managing operation modes of a power converter. The off time control system includes an active device …
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Cree Inc
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification H02M3/33507. Mapped technology areas include Electricity.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Sep 08 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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