18403427. POWER SUPPLY DEVICE simplified abstract (ROHM CO., LTD.)
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POWER SUPPLY DEVICE
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POWER SUPPLY DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18403427 titled 'POWER SUPPLY DEVICE
The patent application describes a power supply device with a unique fault detection system.
- Power supply circuit allows output voltage to be supplied to a succeeding-stage circuit.
- External terminal can be connected to the succeeding-stage circuit and a pull-up resistor.
- Transistor connected to the external terminal is controlled by a controller during start-up.
- Fault detection circuit can detect open faults and short faults in the external terminal.
Potential Applications: - Electronic devices requiring reliable power supply systems. - Industrial equipment with critical power supply needs.
Problems Solved: - Ensures stable power supply to succeeding-stage circuits. - Detects and addresses faults in the external terminal effectively.
Benefits: - Improved reliability of power supply systems. - Enhanced safety through fault detection capabilities.
Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Power Supply Devices for Industrial Applications This technology can be used in various industrial settings where reliable power supply is crucial, such as manufacturing plants, automation systems, and control panels.
Questions about Power Supply Device: 1. How does the fault detection system in this power supply device improve overall system reliability? The fault detection system can quickly identify and address issues in the external terminal, preventing potential damage to connected circuits. 2. What are the key advantages of using a pull-up resistor in conjunction with the external terminal in this power supply device? The pull-up resistor helps stabilize the voltage at the external terminal, ensuring consistent and reliable power supply to the succeeding-stage circuit.
Original Abstract Submitted
A power supply device includes a power supply circuit that permits an output voltage to be supplied to a succeeding-stage circuit, an external terminal configured to be connectable to the succeeding-stage circuit and to a pull-up resistor to which a supply voltage is applied, a transistor having a first terminal connected to the external terminal, a controller that turns the transistor from on to off when, during start-up of the output voltage, the output voltage enters a normal range and a fault detection circuit that can detect at least one of an open fault, in which the external terminal remains open, and a short fault, in which the external terminal is short-circuited to an application terminal for the supply voltage.
