17887279. SWITCHING VOLTAGE REGULATOR WITH PULSE GROUPING MITIGATION simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)

SWITCHING VOLTAGE REGULATOR WITH PULSE GROUPING MITIGATION

Organization Name

Apple Inc.

Inventor(s)

Daibashish Gangopadhyay of San Jose CA (US)

Terry J. Groom of Rio Vista TX (US)

SWITCHING VOLTAGE REGULATOR WITH PULSE GROUPING MITIGATION - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17887279 titled 'SWITCHING VOLTAGE REGULATOR WITH PULSE GROUPING MITIGATION

Simplified Explanation

The system described in the patent application includes a voltage regulator, a comparator circuit, and a control circuit.

• The voltage regulator generates a voltage at the output node.
• The comparator circuit compares the output voltage to a reference voltage.
• The control circuit disables the voltage regulator after a charge cycle and for a period of time until the output voltage is below the reference voltage.

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1. 1. 1. Potential Applications

• Power management systems
• Battery charging systems
• Voltage regulation in electronic devices

1. 1. 1. Problems Solved

• Overcharging of batteries
• Efficient power management
• Ensuring stable voltage output

1. 1. 1. Benefits

• Improved battery life
• Energy efficiency
• Reliable voltage regulation

Original Abstract Submitted

The present disclosure describes a system with a voltage regulator, a comparator circuit, and a control circuit. The voltage regulator includes an output node and is configured to generate a voltage at the output node. The comparator circuit is configured to compare the voltage at the output node to a reference voltage. The control circuit is configured to disable the voltage regulator after the voltage regulator has generated a charge cycle and for a period of time until the voltage at the output node is below the reference voltage.