18184956. ELECTRONIC CIRCUITRY, ELECTRIC POWER CONVERSION DEVICE, AND INVERTER simplified abstract (TOSHIBA ELECTRONIC DEVICES & STORAGE CORPORATION)

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ELECTRONIC CIRCUITRY, ELECTRIC POWER CONVERSION DEVICE, AND INVERTER

Organization Name

TOSHIBA ELECTRONIC DEVICES & STORAGE CORPORATION

Inventor(s)

Hiroki Watanabe of Tokyo (JP)

Takeshi Ueno of Tokyo (JP)

ELECTRONIC CIRCUITRY, ELECTRIC POWER CONVERSION DEVICE, AND INVERTER - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18184956 titled 'ELECTRONIC CIRCUITRY, ELECTRIC POWER CONVERSION DEVICE, AND INVERTER

Simplified Explanation

The electronic circuitry described in the abstract is designed to control the output of a drive current to a switching element based on the timing of the voltage between the output terminals of the switching element.

  • The current output circuit outputs a drive current to the switching element.
  • The first detection circuit detects the timing of the voltage between the output terminals of the switching element.
  • The control circuit initiates the output of a first drive current based on a command signal for switching operation of the switching element.
  • The control circuit adjusts the drive current output to a second, smaller drive current based on the timing of the voltage detected by the first detection circuit.

Potential Applications

This technology could be applied in various electronic devices and systems where precise control of drive currents to switching elements is required, such as power converters, motor control systems, and LED lighting systems.

Problems Solved

This technology solves the problem of inefficient power usage and potential damage to electronic components by adjusting the drive current output based on the timing of the voltage between the output terminals of the switching element.

Benefits

The benefits of this technology include improved efficiency, reduced power consumption, extended lifespan of electronic components, and enhanced overall performance of electronic systems.

Potential Commercial Applications

Potential commercial applications of this technology include power supply units, electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, industrial automation equipment, and consumer electronics.

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art for this technology could be similar control circuits used in power management systems or motor control applications.

Unanswered Questions

How does this technology compare to existing methods of drive current control in electronic circuits?

This article does not provide a direct comparison with existing methods of drive current control in electronic circuits.

What are the specific technical specifications and requirements for implementing this technology in different electronic systems?

The article does not delve into the specific technical specifications and requirements for implementing this technology in various electronic systems.


Original Abstract Submitted

In one embodiment, electronic circuitry includes a current output circuit configured to output a drive current to a switching element, a first detection circuit configured to detect a timing at which a voltage between output terminals of the switching element, and a control circuit configured to cause the current output circuit to start outputting a first drive current in accordance with a command signal that instructs switching operation of the switching element. The control circuit switches the drive current output from the current output circuit to a second drive current smaller than the first drive current based on the timing at which the voltage between the output terminals, the timing being detected by the first detection circuit.