Samsung electronics co., ltd. (20240113616). ELECTRONIC APPARATUS FOR SUPPLYING POWER AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF simplified abstract

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ELECTRONIC APPARATUS FOR SUPPLYING POWER AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

Organization Name

samsung electronics co., ltd.

Inventor(s)

Jinhyung Lee of Suwon-si (KR)

Wooseok Jang of Suwon-si (KR)

Keonwoo Kim of Suwon-si (KR)

Moonyoung Kim of Suwon-si (KR)

Haedeun Kim of Suwon-si (KR)

ELECTRONIC APPARATUS FOR SUPPLYING POWER AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240113616 titled 'ELECTRONIC APPARATUS FOR SUPPLYING POWER AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes an electronic apparatus with an electromagnetic interference (EMI) filter, a bridge diode, and a power factor correction (PFC) circuit. The PFC circuit includes a PFC integrated circuit (IC) that controls the current in an inductor to maintain it below a predetermined value, which is smaller than the current based on the peak voltage applied to the PFC.

  • EMI filter included in the electronic apparatus
  • Bridge diode connected to the output terminal of the EMI filter
  • PFC circuit connected to the output terminal of the bridge diode
  • PFC circuit includes a PFC IC that controls the current in an inductor
  • PFC IC maintains the inductor current below a predetermined value
  • Predetermined value is smaller than the current based on peak voltage applied to the PFC

Potential Applications

The technology described in the patent application could be applied in various electronic devices and systems where electromagnetic interference filtering and power factor correction are required.

Problems Solved

1. Minimizing electromagnetic interference in electronic devices. 2. Improving power factor correction efficiency in electronic circuits.

Benefits

1. Enhanced performance and reliability of electronic devices. 2. Compliance with electromagnetic compatibility standards. 3. Energy efficiency and reduced power consumption.

Potential Commercial Applications

Optimized Power Factor Correction Circuit for Electronic Devices

Possible Prior Art

Prior art related to power factor correction circuits and electromagnetic interference filters in electronic devices may exist, but specific examples are not provided in the patent application.

=== What are the specific technical details of the PFC integrated circuit mentioned in the abstract? The specific technical details of the PFC integrated circuit, such as its design, operation, and control mechanisms, are not elaborated on in the abstract.

=== How does the predetermined current value in the PFC circuit contribute to the overall efficiency of the electronic apparatus? The predetermined current value in the PFC circuit ensures that the current in the inductor is maintained at an optimal level, which helps improve the efficiency of the power factor correction process and overall performance of the electronic apparatus.


Original Abstract Submitted

an electronic apparatus, including an electromagnetic interference (emi) filter; a bridge diode connected to an output terminal of the emi filter; and a power factor correction (pfc) connected to an output terminal of the bridge diode, and including a pfc integrated circuit (ic), wherein the pfc ic is configured to control an inductor current which flows in an inductor included in the pfc is maintained to be less than or equal to a predetermined current value, and wherein the predetermined current value is smaller than a current value of a current which flows in the inductor based on a peak voltage being applied to the pfc.