17484992. Reconfigurable Multi-Phase Power Converter simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)
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Reconfigurable Multi-Phase Power Converter
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Sarfraz Shaikh of Swindon (GB)
Carlos Andre Faria Calisto of Swindon (GB)
Deepesh H. Kamani of Cupertino CA (US)
Vincenzo Bisogno of Swindon (GB)
Reconfigurable Multi-Phase Power Converter - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17484992 titled 'Reconfigurable Multi-Phase Power Converter
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a reconfigurable multi-phase power converter. It consists of a first primary power converter that generates a regulated supply voltage to a first node, and a second primary power converter that generates a regulated supply voltage to a second node. The apparatus also includes multiple secondary power converters and a multiplexer circuit that selects one of the secondary power converters to provide an output current to either the first or second regulated supply voltage nodes.
- The apparatus includes a first primary power converter that generates a regulated supply voltage to a first node.
- It also includes a second primary power converter that generates a regulated supply voltage to a second node.
- The apparatus further comprises N secondary power converters, where N is an integer value of one or more.
- A multiplexer circuit is included to select one of the N secondary power converters.
- The selected secondary power converter provides an output current to either the first or second regulated supply voltage nodes.
Potential Applications
- Power supply systems for electronic devices
- Renewable energy systems
- Electric vehicle charging stations
Problems Solved
- Efficient power conversion and regulation
- Flexibility in selecting the appropriate secondary power converter
- Improved power supply reliability and stability
Benefits
- Enhanced power conversion efficiency
- Increased flexibility in power supply configuration
- Improved reliability and stability of power supply systems
Original Abstract Submitted
A reconfigurable multi-phase power converter is disclosed. An apparatus comprises a first primary power converter configured to generate a first regulated supply voltage to a first regulated supply voltage node and a second primary power converter configured to generate a second regulated supply voltage to a second regulated supply voltage node. The apparatus further includes N secondary power converters, wherein N is an integer value of one or more, and a multiplexer circuit configured to select the at least one of the N secondary power converters to provide an output current to one of the first or second regulated supply voltage nodes.
