18332454. SWITCHING REGULATOR AND POWER MANAGEMENT INTEGRATED CIRCUIT INCLUDING THE SAME simplified abstract (SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.)
SWITCHING REGULATOR AND POWER MANAGEMENT INTEGRATED CIRCUIT INCLUDING THE SAME
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Hyun Seok Nam of Suwon-si (KR)
Jeong Woon Kong of Suwon-si (KR)
SWITCHING REGULATOR AND POWER MANAGEMENT INTEGRATED CIRCUIT INCLUDING THE SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18332454 titled 'SWITCHING REGULATOR AND POWER MANAGEMENT INTEGRATED CIRCUIT INCLUDING THE SAME
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a switching regulator that efficiently converts input voltage to output voltage using a switching circuit controlled by a switching controller and gate driver.
- Switching regulator converts input voltage to output voltage
- Switching controller activates switching operation based on enable signal
- Gate driver generates gate signals for transistors in the switching circuit
- P-type and N-type transistors control the flow of current in the circuit
- Inductor helps output the desired output voltage
Potential Applications
- Power supplies for electronic devices
- Battery charging systems
- Voltage regulators in automotive electronics
Problems Solved
- Efficient voltage conversion
- Control over output voltage levels
- Reduction of power loss in conversion process
Benefits
- Improved energy efficiency
- Compact design
- Reliable voltage regulation
Original Abstract Submitted
A switching regulator is provided. The switching regulator comprises a switching controller configured to activate a switching conversion operation based on an enable signal, a gate driver configured to generate first and second gate signals under control of the switching controller and a switching circuit configured to convert an input voltage applied to an input voltage node to a output voltage. The switching circuit includes a P-type transistor connected between the input voltage node and a switching node and gated based on the first gate signal, an N-type transistor connected between the switching node and a power ground terminal and gated based on the second gate signal and an inductor connected between the switching node and an output node and configured to output the output voltage.
