Kabushiki kaisha toshiba (20240097554). ELECTRONIC CIRCUITRY, ELECTRIC POWER CONVERSION DEVICE, AND INVERTER simplified abstract

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ELECTRONIC CIRCUITRY, ELECTRIC POWER CONVERSION DEVICE, AND INVERTER

Organization Name

kabushiki kaisha toshiba

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 20240097554 titled 'ELECTRONIC CIRCUITRY, ELECTRIC POWER CONVERSION DEVICE, AND INVERTER

Simplified Explanation

The electronic circuitry described in the abstract includes a current output circuit that outputs a drive current to a switching element. A control circuit is used to detect the timing of the voltage between the output terminals of the switching element and adjust the drive current output accordingly.

  • The electronic circuitry includes a current output circuit, a first detection circuit, and a control circuit.
  • The current output circuit outputs a drive current to a switching element.
  • The first detection circuit detects the timing of the voltage between the output terminals of the switching element.
  • The control circuit adjusts the drive current output based on the timing detected by the first detection circuit.

Potential Applications

This technology could be applied in various electronic devices that require precise control of drive currents to switching elements, such as power converters, motor control systems, and LED drivers.

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, and increased reliability of electronic devices by optimizing the drive current output to the switching element.

Potential Commercial Applications

One potential commercial application of this technology is in the development of energy-efficient power supplies for various electronic devices, leading to cost savings for manufacturers and end-users.

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 solutions in terms of efficiency and performance?

This article does not provide a direct comparison with existing solutions in terms of efficiency and performance. Further research or testing would be needed to determine the advantages of this technology over existing solutions.

What are the potential limitations or challenges in implementing this technology in practical applications?

The article does not address potential limitations or challenges in implementing this technology in practical applications. Factors such as cost, complexity, and compatibility with existing systems could be important considerations in real-world implementations.


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.