18442596. PEAK CURRENT LIMIT MANAGEMENT FOR HIGH FREQUENCY BUCK CONVERTER simplified abstract (TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED)
Contents
- 1 PEAK CURRENT LIMIT MANAGEMENT FOR HIGH FREQUENCY BUCK CONVERTER
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 PEAK CURRENT LIMIT MANAGEMENT FOR HIGH FREQUENCY BUCK CONVERTER - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Key Features and Innovation
- 1.6 Potential Applications
- 1.7 Problems Solved
- 1.8 Benefits
- 1.9 Commercial Applications
- 1.10 Prior Art
- 1.11 Frequently Updated Research
- 1.12 Questions about Voltage Converter Controllers
- 1.13 Original Abstract Submitted
PEAK CURRENT LIMIT MANAGEMENT FOR HIGH FREQUENCY BUCK CONVERTER
Organization Name
TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED
Inventor(s)
Janne Matias Pahkala of Oulu (FI)
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PEAK CURRENT LIMIT MANAGEMENT FOR HIGH FREQUENCY BUCK CONVERTER - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18442596 titled 'PEAK CURRENT LIMIT MANAGEMENT FOR HIGH FREQUENCY BUCK CONVERTER
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a controller for a voltage converter, such as a buck converter, that includes a switching regulator circuit with high side and low side switches, comparators to compare output voltage to reference voltages, and a control circuit to generate a control signal for switching the switches on and off alternately.
- The controller includes a latching circuit to latch signals from the comparators, ensuring reliable over-current detection in a fixed high-frequency automotive radar system.
Key Features and Innovation
- Controller for a voltage converter with high side and low side switches.
- Comparators for comparing output voltage to reference voltages.
- Control circuit to generate control signals for switching the switches on and off alternately.
- Latching circuit for reliable over-current detection in a fixed high-frequency automotive radar system.
Potential Applications
The technology can be applied in various voltage converter systems, especially in automotive radar systems where reliable over-current detection is crucial.
Problems Solved
The technology addresses the need for reliable over-current detection in voltage converters, particularly in fixed high-frequency automotive radar systems.
Benefits
- Improved over-current detection reliability.
- Enhanced performance of voltage converter systems.
- Increased safety in automotive radar applications.
Commercial Applications
Title: "Advanced Controller for Voltage Converters in Automotive Radar Systems" This technology can be utilized in automotive radar systems to ensure reliable and efficient operation, enhancing overall system performance and safety.
Prior Art
Further research can be conducted in the field of voltage converter controllers and over-current detection systems in automotive applications to explore existing technologies and innovations.
Frequently Updated Research
Stay updated on advancements in voltage converter control circuits and over-current detection systems in automotive radar technology to ensure the latest developments are incorporated into applications.
Questions about Voltage Converter Controllers
What are the key components of a voltage converter controller?
A voltage converter controller typically includes high side and low side switches, comparators, and a control circuit to regulate the output voltage.
How does over-current detection improve the performance of voltage converters?
Over-current detection helps prevent damage to the system components by shutting down the converter when excessive current flows, ensuring safe and reliable operation.
Original Abstract Submitted
A controller for a voltage converter, such as a buck converter, includes: a switching regulator circuit having high side and low side switches; comparators configured to compare a voltage of an output circuit to reference voltages; and a control circuit coupled to the current comparators, configured to receive outputs from the comparators, and configured to generate a control signal for alternatingly switching the high side and low side switches off and on, such that the low side switch is off when the high side switch is on, and the high side switch is off when the low side switch is on, and wherein the control circuit includes a latching circuit configured to latch a signal corresponding to at least one of the outputs from the comparators. A method of operating a buck converter in connection with a fixed high-frequency automotive radar system, with reliable over-current detection, is also disclosed.
