18151602. ADAPTIVE CURRENT LIMIT CIRCUIT simplified abstract (Texas Instruments Incorporated)
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ADAPTIVE CURRENT LIMIT CIRCUIT
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Texas Instruments Incorporated
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ADAPTIVE CURRENT LIMIT CIRCUIT - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18151602 titled 'ADAPTIVE CURRENT LIMIT CIRCUIT
The power supply circuit described in the abstract includes an amplifier, first and second transistors, and voltage supply terminals.
- The amplifier generates a drive potential at its output.
- The first transistor is connected between a voltage supply terminal and an output terminal, with its control terminal linked to the amplifier output.
- The second transistor is connected between the first control terminal and the output terminal, with its control terminal also linked to the amplifier output.
- The first transistor has a lower threshold voltage than the second transistor.
- The second transistor can reduce the drive potential at the first control terminal based on the voltage level at the output terminal.
Potential Applications: - Power supply circuits in electronic devices - Voltage regulation systems - Battery charging circuits
Problems Solved: - Efficient power management - Voltage regulation - Overload protection
Benefits: - Improved power efficiency - Enhanced voltage regulation - Increased system reliability
Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Power Supply Circuits for Enhanced Performance This technology can be used in various industries such as consumer electronics, automotive, and telecommunications to improve power supply efficiency and reliability.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the threshold voltage of the transistors affect the operation of the power supply circuit? 2. What are the advantages of using adaptive voltage control in power supply circuits?
Original Abstract Submitted
A power supply circuit includes an amplifier and first and second transistors. The amplifier is configured to provide a drive potential at its output. The first transistor is coupled between a voltage supply terminal and an output terminal, and has a first control terminal coupled to the amplifier output, and is configured to receive at least a portion of the drive potential at the first control terminal. The second transistor is coupled between the first control terminal and the output terminal, and has a second control terminal coupled to the amplifier output. A threshold voltage of the first transistor is lower than a threshold voltage of the second transistor. The second transistor can operate to adaptively reduce the portion of the drive potential at the first control terminal, for example, by the second transistor turning on responsive to a voltage at the output terminal being lower than a voltage level.
