Qualcomm incorporated (20240305296). KICKBACK REDUCTION IN BOOTSTRAPPED SWITCHES simplified abstract
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KICKBACK REDUCTION IN BOOTSTRAPPED SWITCHES
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Elias Dagher of Laguna Niguel CA (US)
Dinesh Jagannath Alladi of San Diego CA (US)
KICKBACK REDUCTION IN BOOTSTRAPPED SWITCHES - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240305296 titled 'KICKBACK REDUCTION IN BOOTSTRAPPED SWITCHES
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a system that includes a switch transistor, a bootstrap circuit, and two buffers to control the operation of the switch transistor.
- The system consists of a switch transistor and a bootstrap circuit.
- The output of the bootstrap circuit is connected to the gate of the switch transistor.
- A first buffer is connected to a terminal of the switch transistor.
- A second buffer is connected to the input of the first buffer, and its output is connected to the input of the bootstrap circuit.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Integration of a switch transistor, bootstrap circuit, and two buffers in a system.
- Efficient control and operation of the switch transistor.
- Improved performance and reliability of the overall system.
Potential Applications:
- Power electronics.
- Motor control systems.
- Inverters and converters.
Problems Solved:
- Enhanced control and efficiency of switch transistors.
- Improved reliability and performance of electronic systems.
Benefits:
- Increased efficiency in power management.
- Enhanced performance of motor control systems.
- Improved reliability of inverters and converters.
Commercial Applications:
- Power electronics industry.
- Electric vehicle technology.
- Renewable energy systems.
Prior Art: Prior art related to this technology can be found in patents and research papers related to switch transistors, bootstrap circuits, and buffer circuits in electronic systems.
Frequently Updated Research: Research on the optimization of switch transistors, bootstrap circuits, and buffer circuits in electronic systems is frequently updated to improve efficiency and performance.
Questions about the Technology: 1. What are the specific advantages of using a bootstrap circuit in conjunction with a switch transistor? 2. How does the integration of two buffers contribute to the overall performance of the system?
Original Abstract Submitted
a system includes a switch transistor, and a bootstrap circuit having an input and an output, wherein the output of the bootstrap circuit is coupled to a gate of the switch transistor. the system also includes a first buffer having an input and an output, wherein the output of the first buffer is coupled to a terminal of the switch transistor. the system further includes a second buffer having an input and an output, wherein the input of the second buffer is coupled to the input of the first buffer, and the output of the second buffer is coupled to the input of the bootstrap circuit.
