17968144. CHARGING CIRCUITRY WITH THREE-LEVEL CONVERTER AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING BALANCING IN THE SAME simplified abstract (Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.)
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CHARGING CIRCUITRY WITH THREE-LEVEL CONVERTER AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING BALANCING IN THE SAME
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Hangseok Choi of Suwon-si (KR)
CHARGING CIRCUITRY WITH THREE-LEVEL CONVERTER AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING BALANCING IN THE SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17968144 titled 'CHARGING CIRCUITRY WITH THREE-LEVEL CONVERTER AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING BALANCING IN THE SAME
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a charging circuit for an electronic device that includes a three-level converter and a balancing circuit. The charging circuit is used to charge the device's battery.
- The charging circuit includes a switching circuit with multiple switching elements and a flying capacitor, and a filter circuit with an inductor and a capacitor.
- The balancing circuit is responsible for maintaining or switching the balancing control direction during a designated mode of balancing.
- The balancing control circuit generates an output based on whether the balancing corresponds to targeted balancing, and the output is used to maintain or switch the balancing control direction.
- The switching control circuit performs switching for the switching elements in the balancing control direction or in a direction reverse to the balancing control direction, based on the output of the balancing control circuit.
Potential applications of this technology:
- This charging circuit can be used in various electronic devices such as smartphones, tablets, laptops, and electric vehicles.
- It can improve the efficiency and reliability of the charging process, ensuring that the battery is charged properly.
Problems solved by this technology:
- The three-level converter and balancing circuit address the issue of unbalanced charging in the battery, which can lead to reduced battery life and performance.
- The balancing control circuit and switching control circuit ensure that the balancing is maintained or switched correctly during the charging process.
Benefits of this technology:
- The three-level converter and balancing circuit provide a more efficient and reliable charging process, resulting in improved battery life and performance.
- The balancing control circuit and switching control circuit allow for better control and management of the balancing process, ensuring that the battery is charged evenly.
- This technology can help extend the overall lifespan of the battery, reducing the need for frequent replacements.
Original Abstract Submitted
A charging circuit of an electronic device having a three-level converter, and a method and a device for controlling balancing in a charging circuit are provided. The electronic device includes a battery, at least one processor, and a charging circuit. The charging circuit includes, as a three-level converter, a switching circuit including multiple switching elements and a flying capacitor, and a filter circuit including an inductor and a capacitor. The charging circuit includes, as a balancing circuit, a balancing control circuit configured to, during balancing corresponding to a designated a mode, based on whether the balancing corresponds to targeted balancing, generate an output for maintaining or switching a balancing control direction configured for the designated mode, and a switching control circuit configured to perform switching for the switching elements in a balancing control direction corresponding to the designated mode, based on an output of the balancing control circuit, or perform switching for the switching elements in a direction reverse to a balancing control direction corresponding to the designated mode.