Rohm co., ltd. (20240283439). SWITCH DRIVING DEVICE simplified abstract
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SWITCH DRIVING DEVICE
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SWITCH DRIVING DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240283439 titled 'SWITCH DRIVING DEVICE
The abstract describes a patent application for a switching drive device that includes a driver for an n-type semiconductor switch element, a current limiter to limit current to a boot capacitor in a bootstrap circuit, and a current controller to control the current limiter based on the charge voltage across the boot capacitor.
- Driver configured for n-type semiconductor switch element
- Current limiter to restrict current to boot capacitor in bootstrap circuit
- Current controller manages current limiter based on boot capacitor charge voltage
- Operation to limit current when charge voltage exceeds threshold
- Focus on efficient and controlled power delivery in switching drive device
Potential Applications: - Power electronics - Motor control systems - Renewable energy systems
Problems Solved: - Efficient power management - Protection of components from overcurrent - Enhanced performance of switching drive devices
Benefits: - Improved reliability - Increased efficiency - Enhanced safety features
Commercial Applications: Title: "Efficient Power Management Solutions for Switching Drive Devices" This technology can be utilized in various industries such as automotive, industrial automation, and renewable energy sectors to enhance the performance and reliability of power electronics systems.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the current limiter in the switching drive device contribute to overall system efficiency? - The current limiter helps prevent overcurrent situations, ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the device. 2. What are the potential cost-saving benefits of implementing this technology in power electronics applications? - By improving efficiency and reliability, this technology can lead to cost savings in maintenance and energy consumption over time.
Original Abstract Submitted
for example, the switching drive device includes a driver configured to drive an n-type semiconductor switch element, a current limiter configured to limit a current fed to a boot capacitor bc included in a bootstrap circuit btc, and a current controller configured to control the operation of the current limiter . the current controller is configured to drive the current limiter to limit the current fed to the boot capacitor bc when the charge voltage across the boot capacitor bc is higher than a threshold value.
