Patent ID: 6396716
Filing Date: 2002-05-28
Classification: H02M,Y02B

Abstract:
A power converter for DC to DC voltage conversion to generate a desired regulated output voltage, the power converter comprising:input terminals for receiving power; at least one switch coupled to the input terminals to generate a variable current in accordance with a duty cycle; a magnetic component suitable for transforming the variable current to generate a transformed current; an input capacitor coupled to magnetic component; a rectifying circuit for rectifying the transformed current to generate a rectified current; a filter for smoothing the rectified current at output terminals; a feedback network generating an error signal reflecting deviation of a voltage at the output terminals from a desired reference; and a controller receiving the error signal, sensing the voltage across the input capacitor and responsive to a ramp signal for generating driving signals to operate the at least one switch in accordance with the duty cycle whereby the power converter operates as a closed loop feedback system.