17972860. FAULT IDENTIFICATION OF MULTIPLE PHASE VOLTAGE REGULATOR simplified abstract (Dell Products L.P.)
Contents
- 1 FAULT IDENTIFICATION OF MULTIPLE PHASE VOLTAGE REGULATOR
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 FAULT IDENTIFICATION OF MULTIPLE PHASE VOLTAGE REGULATOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
FAULT IDENTIFICATION OF MULTIPLE PHASE VOLTAGE REGULATOR
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Ralph H. Johnson of Round Rock TX (US)
FAULT IDENTIFICATION OF MULTIPLE PHASE VOLTAGE REGULATOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17972860 titled 'FAULT IDENTIFICATION OF MULTIPLE PHASE VOLTAGE REGULATOR
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a voltage regulator system for an information handling system that includes a voltage regulator with multiple power stages and a voltage regulator controller. The controller monitors for fault signals in the power stages to ensure proper voltage regulation.
- The voltage regulator system includes a voltage regulator and a voltage regulator controller.
- The voltage regulator has multiple power stages (Pstages) for regulating voltage.
- The voltage regulator controller monitors for fault signals in the power stages.
- If a fault signal is detected in a power stage, the controller takes appropriate action to ensure proper voltage regulation.
Potential Applications
This technology can be applied in various electronic devices and systems that require stable voltage regulation, such as computers, servers, and networking equipment.
Problems Solved
1. Ensures stable voltage output in information handling systems. 2. Detects and addresses faults in power stages to prevent system damage.
Benefits
1. Improved reliability and performance of information handling systems. 2. Prevents damage to components due to voltage fluctuations. 3. Enhances overall system efficiency.
Potential Commercial Applications
"Voltage Regulator System for Information Handling Systems" can be used in industries such as telecommunications, data centers, and consumer electronics for efficient voltage regulation.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art is the use of voltage regulators in electronic devices to maintain stable voltage levels and protect components from damage due to voltage fluctuations.
Unanswered Questions
How does the voltage regulator controller communicate with the voltage regulator?
The abstract does not provide details on the communication protocol or interface used between the controller and the regulator.
What specific threshold voltages are used to detect faults in the power stages?
The abstract does not specify the exact threshold voltages that trigger fault detection in the power stages.
Original Abstract Submitted
A voltage regulator system of an information handling system includes a voltage regulator and a voltage regulator controller. The voltage regulator includes multiple power-stages (Pstages). The voltage regulator controller communicates with the voltage regulator. The voltage regulator controller monitors for a first fault signal on a first pin of a circuit associated with a first Pstage of the Pstages. In response to a first voltage of the first fault signal at the first pin being greater than a threshold voltage, the voltage regulator controller monitors a second pin of the circuit for a second fault signal and determines whether a voltage of the second fault signal at the second pin is equal to a second voltage. Based on the voltage of the second fault signal being equal to the second voltage, the voltage regulator controller determines a first fault has occurred in the first Pstage.
