Patent ID: 12224660

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

After the terms used in the specification are briefly described, the disclosure will be described in detail.

The terms used with respect to the embodiments of the disclosure are selected from general terms that are currently in wide use if possible in consideration of functions in the disclosure, but may vary depending on intentions of those skilled in the art, precedents, the advent of new technologies, and the like. Also, for specific cases, meanings of terms arbitrarily selected by the applicant will be described in detail in the relevant description section of the disclosure. Accordingly, the terms used in the disclosure should be defined on the basis of the meanings of the terms and the contents throughout the disclosure rather than simple names of the terms.

The embodiments of the disclosure may be variously modified and have several embodiments, and specific embodiments will be illustrated in the drawings and described in detail in the detailed description. However, it is to be understood that the disclosure is not limited to the specific embodiments, but may include all modifications, equivalents, and substitutions falling within the spirit and the scope of the disclosure. In describing the embodiments, if it is determined that a detail description of a relevant known technology may obscure the gist of the disclosure, the detailed description thereof will be omitted.

The terms “first”, “second”, and the like, may be used to describe various components, but the components are not to be construed as being limited by these terms. The terms are used only to distinguish one component from another component.

Singular forms include plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It should be further understood that the term “comprise”, “include”, or the like used herein specifies the presence of features, numerals, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof mentioned in the specification, but does not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, numerals, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

In the disclosure, a “module” or “unit” performs at least one function or operation, and may be implemented by hardware, software, or a combination of hardware and software. In addition, a plurality of “modules” or a plurality of “units” may be integrated into at least one module, except for the “module” or “unit” which needs to be implemented by specific hardware, and implemented by at least one processor (not illustrated).

Hereinafter, the embodiments of the disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings to be easily carried out by those skill in the art. However, the disclosure is not limited to the embodiments described herein, but may be implemented in variously different forms. Also, parts unrelated to the detailed description are omitted in the drawings to ensure clarity of the disclosure. Like reference numerals in the drawings denote like elements throughout the specification.

FIG.1is a circuit diagram for explaining a configuration of an electronic apparatus according to an embodiment.

Referring toFIG.1, the electronic apparatus100according to an embodiment may include a power factor correction (PFC) circuit110and a control circuit120.

Here, the electronic apparatus100may receive an image signal by performing wired/wireless communication with an external apparatus such as a PC or a set-top box, may receive an image signal using a tuner or the like provided therein, or may acquire an image signal using image data stored in a storage provided in the electronic apparatus100. Subsequently, the electronic apparatus100may provide the image signal to an external apparatus (e.g., a display apparatus).

Meanwhile, a power line of the electronic apparatus100is connected to a power outlet providing commercial power (e.g., 90 to 264 V), and the electronic apparatus100may transmit the commercial power to the external apparatus. The electronic apparatus100according to an embodiment may be implemented as any of various types of apparatuses supplying power to the external apparatus.

The external apparatus may be implemented as a display apparatus to display video data. Here, the display apparatus may be implemented as a TV, but is not limited thereto. The display apparatus may be applicable as any type of apparatus having a display function, including, but not limited to, a video wall, a large format display (LFD), a digital signage (digital signage), a digital information display (DID), or a projector display. Also, the display apparatus may be implemented as any of various types of displays, such as a liquid crystal display (LCD), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) display, a liquid crystal on silicon (LCoS) display, a digital light processing (DLP) display, a quantum dot (QD) display panel, a quantum dot light-emitting diode (QLED) display, a micro light-emitting diode (μLED) display, and a mini LED display. In addition, the display apparatus may display the image signal received from the electronic apparatus100, and may be driven using the power supplied from the electronic apparatus100.

In the above-described example, the electronic apparatus100and the external apparatus have been described on the assumption that they are implemented as being separate from each other. However, the above-described example is merely an example and is not limited thereto. The electronic apparatus100and the external apparatus may be implemented as one apparatus. For example, the electronic apparatus100may be implemented as one component (e.g., a power supply) of the external apparatus.

The electronic apparatus100(e.g., a power supply) according to an embodiment may be implemented as a switched mode power supply (SMPS), and may include a power factor correction circuit, that is, a PFC circuit, to meet various regulations for coping with an increase in overall power consumption according to an increase in size of the electronic apparatus100.

According to an embodiment of the disclosure, the power supply is hardware that stably supplies power to a load inside the electronic apparatus100(or an external apparatus) by converting AC power into DC power. The power supply may include a plurality of switches, and may perform a switch on/off control for each of the plurality of switches to provide stabilized power to the load. Meanwhile, the power supply according to an embodiment may, of course, include a diode bridge (or a bridge rectifier), an electromagnetic interference (EMI) filter unit, etc. For example, the diode bridge is a bridge circuit connecting four diodes to each other, and may be a component rectifying an AC input to change the AC input into a DC output. The EMI filter unit may remove electrical noise from commercial power.

The power supply according to an embodiment may include a PFC circuit110. Here, the PFC circuit110may be implemented as any of various types of converters, such as a buck converter, a boost converter, and a buck-boost converter.

Meanwhile, among various types of conventional PFC circuits, a PFC circuit including a diode bridge has a problem that parts are heated and an electric conduction loss occurs in the diode bridge.

A PFC circuit (synchronous rectifier) using field effect transistors (FETs) instead of the diode bridge may solve the problem of the electric conduction loss, but four or more FETs are added to the PFC circuit, resulting in a problem that the number of elements constituting the PFC circuit increases.

A bridgeless PFC circuit, which may include no diode bridge, has a problem that: a high-price digital signal processor (DSP) is included to appropriately apply a gate signal for a switch on/off control (e.g., a signal supplied to a gate to allow a current to flow through a switch) to each of the plurality of switches provided in the PFC circuit; a current transformer (CT) is included to sense currents flowing through a plurality of inductors provided in the PFC circuit; or a reverse current flows through an element (e.g., a diode) in the PFC circuit by as much as a difference between the currents flowing through the plurality of inductors, causing generation of heat or occurrence of power loss. Hereinafter, the switch on/off control is switch on control or switch off control.

According to various embodiments of the disclosure, the electronic apparatus100may include a PFC circuit110having a diode bridge and a control circuit120. In particular, the control circuit120may be implemented as one or more analog ICs (e.g., a first IC circuit120-1and a second IC circuit120-2) rather than a high-price DSP.

The PFC circuit110according to an embodiment is controlled by the control circuit120that may be implemented as an analog IC or the like, rather than a high-price DSP, and is capable of operating similarly to the bridgeless PFC circuit after an initial transient state, e.g., in a normal state, even though the diode bridge is included therein, thereby solving the problem that parts are heated and an electric conduction loss occurs in the diode bridge. Hereinafter, a configuration and an operation of the PFC circuit110will be described.

FIG.2is a graph for explaining an AC voltage and signal waveforms of switching elements according to an embodiment of the disclosure.

Referring toFIG.2, the control circuit120identically applies a switch on/off signal to each of a first switch20-1(M1) and a second switch20-2(M2) provided in the PFC circuit110. Hereinafter, a switch on/off signal is a switch on signal or a switch off signal.

In addition, the control circuit120may selectively apply a switch on/off signal to either a third switch20-3(M3) or a fourth switch20-4(M4) based on a magnitude of a voltage input through an AC voltage part VIN.

For example, referring toFIG.2, when the voltage input through the AC voltage part is a positive (+) voltage, the control circuit120may turn off the third switch20-3(M3) provided in the PFC circuit110and turn on the fourth switch20-4(M4).

Meanwhile, in the disclosure, “the turning-on of the switch” refers to changing the switch from a non-conducting state to a conducting state. In particular, it means supplying a signal to a gate to allow a current to flow through the switch. On the other hand, “the turning-off of the switch” refers to changing the switch from a conducting state to a non-conducting state.

Referring toFIG.2, when the voltage input through the AC voltage part is a positive (+) voltage, the control circuit120may turn on/off (i.e., on or off) the first switch20-1(M1) and the second switch20-2(M2) simultaneously, turn off the third switch20-3(M3), and turn on the fourth switch20-4(M4).

At this time, a current flows through a first inductor (L1) provided in the PFC circuit110, and no current flows through a second inductor (L2). A current flow and a detailed configuration of the PFC circuit110will be described with reference toFIG.3.

FIG.3is a circuit diagram for explaining a current flow in a state where the first switch is turned on according to an embodiment of the disclosure.

Referring toFIG.3, the PFC circuit110may include a first inductor part including the first inductor10-1(L1) connected to one end of the AC voltage part VINand the first switch20-1(M1) connected to the first inductor10-1in series.

Further, the PFC circuit110may include a second inductor part including the second inductor10-2(L2) connected to the other end of the AC voltage part VINand the second switch20-2(M2) connected to the second inductor10-2in series.

In addition, the PFC circuit110may include an output part including an output capacitor50(V0) and a sensing resistor30connected to each of the first inductor part and the second inductor part and connected to each other in series.

The first switch20-1(M1) is connected to the output capacitor50(V0) in parallel through a first diode40-1(D01), and the second switch20-2(M2) is connected to the output capacitor50in parallel through a second diode40-2(D02).

For convenience of explanation, the first inductor10-1, the first switch20-1(M1), and the first diode40-1having one end connected to the first inductor10-1and the other end connected to one end of the output capacitor50will be referred to as the first inductor part.

According to an embodiment of the disclosure, one end of the first inductor10-1is connected to one end of the AC voltage part VIN, and the other end of the first inductor10-1is connected to each of one end of the first switch20-1(M1) and one end of the first diode40-1.

According to an embodiment of the disclosure, one end of the first switch20-1(M1) is connected to the other end of the first inductor10-1, and the other end of the first switch20-1(M1) is connected between the other end of the output capacitor50and one end of the sensing resistor30.

According to an embodiment of the disclosure, the second inductor10-2, the second switch20-2(M2), and the second diode40-2having one end connected to the second inductor10-2and the other end connected to one end of the output capacitor50will be referred to as the second inductor part.

According to one embodiment of the disclosure, one end of the second inductor10-2is connected to the other end of the AC voltage part VIN, and the other end of the second inductor10-2is connected to each of one end of the second switch20-2(M2) and one end of the second diode40-2.

According to one embodiment of the disclosure, one end of the second switch20-2(M2) is connected to the other end of the second inductor10-2, and the other end of the second switch20-2(M2) is connected between the other end of the output capacitor50and one end of the sensing resistor30.

The PFC circuit110may include a switching part including the third switch20-3(M3) connected to one end of the AC voltage part VINand the fourth switch20-4(M4) connected to the other end of the AC voltage part VIN.

Specifically, one end of the third switch20-3(M3) is connected to one end of the AC voltage part VIN, and the other end of the third switch20-3(M3) is connected to the other end of the sensing resistor30. One end of the fourth switch20-4(M4) is connected to the other end of the AC voltage part VIN, and the other end of the fourth switch20-4(M4) is connected to the other end of the sensing resistor30.

Here, one end of the AC voltage part VINmay refer to a positive (+) terminal, and the other end of the AC voltage part VINmay refer to a negative (−) terminal.

The control circuit120according to an embodiment may turn off the third switch20-3(M3) and turn on the fourth switch20-4(M4) to apply the input voltage to the first inductor10-1, when the input voltage is a positive (+) voltage.

As an example, the control circuit120may repeatedly turn on and turn off the first switch20-1(M1) while turning off the third switch20-3(M3) and turning on the fourth switch20-4(M4).

First, the control circuit120may control the PFC circuit110such that a current passing through the first inductor10-1passes through the first switch20-1(M1), the sensing resistor30, and the fourth switch20-4(M4), as illustrated inFIG.3, by turning on the first switch20-1(M1) while turning on the fourth switch20-4(M4).

FIG.4is a circuit diagram for explaining a current flow in a state where the first switch is turned off according to an embodiment of the disclosure.

Referring toFIG.4, followingFIG.3, the control circuit120may control the PFC circuit110such that a current passing through the first inductor10-1to pass through the first diode40-1, the output capacitor (V0), and the fourth switch20-4(M4), by turning off the first switch20-1(M1) while turning on the fourth switch20-4(M4).

FIG.5is a graph for explaining an AC voltage and signal waveforms of switching elements according to an embodiment of the disclosure.

Subsequently, the control circuit120according to an embodiment may turn on the third switch20-3(M3) and turn off the fourth switch20-4(M4), as illustrated in the graph ofFIG.5, to apply the input voltage to the second inductor10-2, when the input voltage is a negative (−) voltage.

As an example, the control circuit120may repeatedly turn on and turn off the second switch20-2(M2) while turning on the third switch20-3(M3) and turning off the fourth switch20-4(M4). When the input voltage is a negative (−) voltage, a current flow in the PFC circuit110according to the control of the control circuit120will be described with reference toFIGS.6and7.

FIG.6is a circuit diagram for explaining a current flow in a state where the second switch is turned on according to an embodiment of the disclosure.

First, the control circuit120may control the PFC circuit110such that a current passing through the second inductor10-2passes through the second switch20-2(M2), the sensing resistor30, and the third switch20-3(M3), as illustrated inFIG.6, by turning on the second switch20-2(M2) while turning on the third switch20-3(M3).

FIG.7is a circuit diagram for explaining a current flow in a state where the second switch is turned off according to an embodiment of the disclosure.

Referring toFIG.7, followingFIG.6, the control circuit120may control the PFC circuit110such that a current passing through the second inductor10-2passes through the second diode40-2, the output capacitor (V0), and the third switch20-3(M3), by turning off the second switch20-2(M2) while turning on the third switch20-3(M3).

Meanwhile, referring to the graphs illustrated inFIGS.2and5, while the current flows through the first inductor10-1, no current flows through the second inductor10-2, that is, a reverse current, which causes generation of heat or occurrence of power loss, does not occur. Also, while the current flows through the second inductor10-2, no current flows through the first inductor10-1.

Hereinafter, a structural feature of the PFC circuit110capable of causing no reverse current in the first inductor10-1and the second inductor10-2will be described with reference to an equivalent circuit of the PFC circuit110.

FIG.8is a diagram for explaining an equivalent circuit according to an embodiment of the disclosure.

The left circuit ofFIG.8is an equivalent circuit illustrated for a state where the first switch20-1(M1) and the second switch20-2(M2) are turned off and the fourth switch20-4(M4) is turned on while the input voltage is a positive (+) voltage, that is, the same state as that of the PFC circuit110illustrated inFIG.4.

When the first switch20-1(M1) and the second switch20-2(M2) are turned off while the input voltage is a positive (+) voltage, a current passing through the first inductor10-1may pass through the output capacitor50, the sensing resistor30, and the fourth switch20-4(M4).

Here, referring toFIG.8, a voltage VL2applied to the second inductor10-2is voltage Von_M4applied to fourth switch20-4(M4)+voltage Vsenapplied to sensing resistor30−voltage VF_M2applied to second switch20-2(M2) in turn-off state.

Accordingly, in order for no current to flow through the second inductor10-2, it is required to satisfy a condition according to Equation 1 below.
voltageVon_M4applied to fourth switch 20-4 (M4)+voltageVsenapplied to sensing resistor 30<voltageVF_M2applied to second switch 20-2 (M2) in turn-off state  Equation 1

The right circuit ofFIG.8is an equivalent circuit illustrated for a state where the first switch20-1(M1) and the second switch20-2(M2) are turned on and the fourth switch20-4(M4) is turned on while the input voltage is a positive (+) voltage, that is, the same state as that of the PFC circuit110illustrated inFIG.3.

When the first switch20-1(M1) and the second switch20-2(M2) are turned on while the input voltage is a positive (+) voltage, a current passing through the first inductor10-1may pass through the sensing resistor30and the fourth switch20-4(M4).

Here, referring toFIG.8, a voltage VL2applied to the second inductor10-2is voltage Von_M4applied to fourth switch20-4(M4)+voltage Vsenapplied to sensing resistor30−voltage Von_M2applied to the second switch20-2(M2) in turn-on state.

Accordingly, in order for no current to flow through the second inductor10-2, it is required to satisfy a condition according to Equation 2 below.
voltageVon_M4applied to fourth switch 20-4 (M4)+voltageVsenapplied to sensing resistor 30<voltageVon_M2applied to second switch 20-2 (M2) in turn-on state  Equation 2

Referring to Equations 1 and 2, while the input voltage is applied to the first inductor10-1, a sum of a voltage Vsenapplied to the sensing resistor30and a voltage Von_M4applied to the fourth switch20-4(M4) in the turn-on state may be smaller than a voltage VF_M2or Von_M2applied to the second switch in the turn-on or turn-off state.

As another example, when i) the first switch20-1(M1) and the second switch20-2(M2) are turned off and the third switch20-3(M3) is turned on while the input voltage is a negative (−) voltage, or ii) the first switch20-1(M1) and the second switch20-2(M2) are turned on and the third switch20-3(M3) is turned off while the input voltage is a negative (−) voltage, the input voltage is applied to the second inductor10-2.

Subsequently, while the input voltage is applied to the second inductor10-2, a sum of a voltage Vsenapplied to the sensing resistor30and a voltage Von_M3applied to the third switch20-3(M3) in the turn-on state may be smaller than a voltage VF_M1or Von_M1applied to the first switch in the turn-on or turn-off state.

To satisfy the above-described conditions, the elements provided in the PFC circuit110may be elements having the following characteristics.

The first switch20-1(M1) and the second switch20-2(M2) may be implemented as elements having a relatively larger forward voltage drop VFthan the third switch20-3(M3) and the fourth switch20-4(M4).

As an example, the first switch20-1(M1) and the second switch20-2(M2) may be implemented as high-voltage switching elements. Examples of the high-voltage switching elements include, but not necessarily limited to, double-diffused metal oxide semiconductor field effect transistors (DMOSFETs), insulated gate bipolar transistors (IGBTs), extended drain MOSFETs (EDMOSFETs), lateral double-diffused MOSFETs (LDMOSFETs), SiC MOSFETs, and gallium nitride (GaN) MOSFETs. As another example, the third switch20-3(M3) and the fourth switch20-4(M4) may be implemented as Si MOSFETs or the like, but are not necessarily limited thereto.

In addition, the third switch20-3(M3) and the fourth switch20-4(M4) may have a relatively smaller turn-on resistance value RDS ON than the first switch20-1(M1) and the second switch20-2(M2).

Here, the turn-on resistance value may refer to a resistance value between a drain and a source when the switch is turned on. The smaller the turn-on resistance value, the less the power loss when the switch is turned on.

FIG.9is a graph for explaining a current flowing through an inductor in a circuit according to an embodiment of the disclosure.

Referring toFIG.9, no reverse current occurs in each of the first inductor10-1and the second inductor10-2, and accordingly, no heat is generated in the elements, and a power loss is reduced.

FIG.10is a graph for explaining a current flowing through an inductor in a circuit according to a conventional configuration.

Specifically,FIG.10is a graph for explaining an example in which a reverse current occurs in each of the first inductor10-1and the second inductor10-2in a case where the PFC circuit does not satisfy the above-described conditions, for example, the conditions according to Equations 1 and 2.

Referring toFIG.9, it can be seen that when a current flows through the first inductor10-1, a magnitude of a current flowing through the second inductor10-2is 0, that is, no current flows through the second inductor10-2. As another example, it can be seen that when a current flows through the second inductor10-2, a magnitude of a current flowing through the first inductor10-1is 0, that is, no current flows through the first inductor10-1.

In contrary, referring toFIG.10, it can be seen that when a current flows through the first inductor10-1, a current having a magnitude less than 0, that is, a reverse current, flows through the second inductor10-2. As another example, it can be seen that when a current flows through the second inductor10-2, a current having a magnitude less than 0, that is, a reverse current, flows through the first inductor10-1.

As illustrated inFIG.9, in the PFC circuit110according to various embodiments of the disclosure, while a current flows through one of the first inductor10-1and the second inductor10-2, no current flows through the other inductor, resulting in an advantageous effect in that generation of heat and occurrence of power loss can be minimized.

FIG.11is a circuit diagram for explaining a transformer element according to an embodiment of the disclosure.

According to another embodiment of the disclosure, the PFC circuit110may include a transformer element60for transforming an AC voltage instead of the sensing resistor30.

The control circuit120according to an embodiment may control the transformer element60such that a sum of a voltage transformed by the transformer element60and a voltage applied to the fourth switch20-4(M4) is smaller than a voltage applied to the second switch20-2(M2), while the input voltage is applied to the first inductor10-1. That is, in the above-described Equations 1 and 2, the voltage Vsenapplied to the sensing resistor30may be replaced with the voltage transformed by the transformer element60, and the control circuit120may control a magnitude of the voltage transformed by the transformer element60such that the PFC circuit110satisfies the conditions according to Equations 1 and 2.

As another example, the control circuit120may control the transformer element60such that a sum of a voltage transformed by the transformer element60and a voltage applied to the third switch20-3(M3) is smaller than a voltage applied to the first switch20-1(M1), while the input voltage is applied to the second inductor10-2.

With reference toFIGS.1to10, the switch on/off control of each of the first to fourth switches20-1to20-4(M1to M4), the current flow, and the charging of the output capacitor50have been described above on the assumption that the PFC circuit110is in a normal state.

Hereinafter, a current flow will be described assuming that the PFC circuit110is in an initial transient state.

FIG.12is a circuit diagram for explaining an initial transient state according to an embodiment of the disclosure.

Referring toFIG.12, the PFC circuit110may include a diode bridge.

Subsequently, the control circuit120may charge the output capacitor50through the diode bridge in the initial transient state.

As illustrated inFIG.12, a current flow when the input voltage is a positive (+) voltage is different from that when the input voltage is a negative (−) voltage.

When the input voltage is initially applied to the PFC circuit110, a current flow is generated only through diodes D1and D4or diodes D2and D3, which are included in the diode bridge, until a voltage of the output capacitor (V0) becomes equal to the input voltage, as illustrated inFIG.12. Thus, the PFC circuit110is capable of operating similarly to a conventional diode bridge PFC circuit in the initial transient state.

Meanwhile, the control circuit120may be implemented as a digital signal processor (DSP) processing a digital image signal, a microprocessor, and a timing controller (T-CON), but is not limited thereto. The control circuit120may include one or more of a central processing unit (CPU), a micro controller unit (MCU), a micro processing unit (MPU), a controller, an application processor. (AP) or a communication processor (CP), and an advanced RISC machine (ARM) processor, or may be defined by a corresponding term. Also, the control circuit120may be implemented as a system on chip (SoC) having a processing algorithm stored therein or large scale integration (LSI), or may be implemented in the form of a field programmable gate array (FPGA).

The control circuit120according to an embodiment may include: a first IC circuit120-1detecting a magnitude of an input voltage and applying a switch on/off signal to each of the third switch20-3(M3) and the fourth switch20-4(M4); and a second IC circuit120-2detecting an input voltage, a voltage applied to the sensing resistor, and a voltage charged in the output capacitor, and applying a switch on/off signal to each of the first switch20-1(M1) and the second switch20-2(M2) based on a magnitude of the voltage charged in the output capacitor, and each of the first IC circuit120-1and the second IC circuit120-2may be implemented as an analog IC circuit.

FIG.13is a flowchart for explaining a control method of an electronic apparatus according to an embodiment of the disclosure.

According to an embodiment of the disclosure, the control method of the electronic apparatus including a power factor correction (PFC) circuit and a control circuit controlling an operation of the PFC circuit may include: identically applying a switch on/off signal to each of a first switch and a second switch, (S1310), and selectively applying a switch on/off signal to either a third switch or a fourth switch based on a magnitude of an input voltage input through an AC voltage part (S1320).

Here, the PFC circuit may include: a first inductor part including a first inductor connected to one end of the AC voltage part and the first switch connected to the first inductor in series; a second inductor part including a second inductor connected to the other end of the AC voltage part and the second switch connected to the second inductor in series; an output part including an output capacitor and a sensing resistor connected to each of the first inductor part and the second inductor part and connected to each other in series; and a switching part including the third switch connected to one end of the AC voltage part and the fourth switch connected to the other end of the AC voltage part.

Here, the first inductor part may further include a first diode having one end connected to the first inductor and the other end connected to one end of the output capacitor. One end of the first inductor may be connected to one end of the AC voltage part, and the other end of the first inductor may be connected to each of one end of the first switch and one end of the first diode. One end of the first switch may be connected to the other end of the first inductor, and the other end of the first switch may be connected between the other end of the output capacitor and one end of the sensing resistor. Also, the second inductor part may further include a second diode having one end connected to the second inductor and the other end connected to one end of the output capacitor. One end of the second inductor may be connected to the other end of the AC voltage part, and the other end of the second inductor may be connected to each of one end of the second switch and one end of the second diode. One end of the second switch may be connected to the other end of the second inductor, and the other end of the second switch may be connected between the other end of the output capacitor and one end of the sensing resistor.

Here, one end of the third switch may be connected to one end of the AC voltage part, and the other end of the third switch may be connected to the other end of the sensing resistor. One end of the fourth switch may be connected to the other end of the AC voltage part, and the other end of the fourth switch may be connected to the other end of the sensing resistor.

According to an embodiment of the disclosure, one end of the AC voltage part may be a positive (+) terminal and the other end of the AC voltage part may be a negative (−) terminal. Operation S1320of selectively applying the switch on/off signal to either the third switch or the fourth switch may include: turning off the third switch and turning on the fourth switch to apply the input voltage to the first inductor, when the input voltage is a positive (+) voltage; and turning on the third switch and turning off the fourth switch to apply the input voltage to the second inductor, when the input voltage is a negative (−) voltage.

Here, the turning-on of the fourth switch may include: controlling the PFC circuit such that a current passing through the first inductor passes through the first switch, the sensing resistor, and the fourth switch, in a state where the first switch is turned on; and controlling the PFC circuit such that a current passing through the first inductor passes through the first diode, the output capacitor, the sensing resistor, and the fourth switch, in a state where the first switch is turned off.

Also, the turning-on of the third switch may include: controlling the PFC circuit such that a current passing through the second inductor passes through the second switch, the sensing resistor, and the third switch, in a state where the second switch is turned on; and controlling the PFC circuit such that a current passing through the second inductor passes through the second diode, the output capacitor, the sensing resistor, and the third switch, in a state where the second switch is turned off.

According to an embodiment of the disclosure, operation S1320of selectively applying the switch on/off signal to either the third switch or the fourth switch may include: turning off the third switch and turning on the fourth switch to apply the input voltage to the first inductor, when the input voltage is a positive (+) voltage; and turning on the third switch and turning off the fourth switch to apply the input voltage to the second inductor, when the input voltage is a negative (−) voltage. While the input voltage is applied to the first inductor, a sum of a voltage applied to the sensing resistor and a voltage applied to the fourth switch may be smaller than a voltage applied to the second switch. While the input voltage is applied to the second inductor, a sum of a voltage applied to the sensing resistor and a voltage applied to the third switch may be smaller than a voltage applied to the first switch.

Here, the sensing resistor may be implemented as a transformer element transforming an AC voltage. The control method according to one embodiment of the disclosure may further include: controlling the transformer element such that a sum of a voltage transformed by the transformer element and a voltage applied to the fourth switch is smaller than a voltage applied to the second switch, while the input voltage is applied to the first inductor; and controlling the transformer element such that a sum of a voltage transformed by the transformer element and a voltage applied to the third switch is smaller than a voltage applied to the first switch, while the input voltage is applied to the second inductor.

In addition, the first switch and the second switch may have a relatively larger forward voltage drop than the third switch and the fourth switch, or the third switch and the fourth switch may have a relatively smaller turn-on resistance value than the first switch and the second switch.

In addition, the PFC circuit may further include a diode bridge, and the control method may further include charging the output capacitor through the diode bridge in an initial transient state.

Meanwhile, the various embodiments may, of course, be applied to not only the above-described electronic apparatus but also all types of electronic apparatuses each having a display.

Meanwhile, the above-described various embodiments may be implemented in a recording medium that can be read by a computer or an apparatus similar thereto by using software, hardware or a combination thereof. In some cases, the embodiments described in the specification may be implemented as a processor itself. According to implementation by software, the embodiments including the procedures and functions described in the specification may be implemented as separate software modules. Each of the software modules may perform one or more of the functions and operations described in the specification.

Meanwhile, computer instructions for performing processing operations of the electronic apparatus100according to the above-described various embodiments may be stored in a non-transitory computer-readable medium. When executed by a processor of a specific device, the computer instructions stored in the non-transitory computer-readable medium cause the specific device to perform the processing operations in the electronic apparatus100according to the above-described various embodiments.

The non-transitory computer-readable medium refers to a medium that stores data semi-permanently and is readable by a device, rather than a medium that stores data for a short moment such as a register, a cache, or a memory. Specific examples of the non-transitory computer-readable medium may include a CD, a DVD, a hard disc, a blue-ray disc, a USB, a memory card, and a ROM.

Although the preferred embodiments have been illustrated and described above, the disclosure is not limited to the specific embodiments as described above, and various modification may be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the gist of the disclosure as claimed in the appended claims. Such modifications should not be individually understood from the technical spirit or prospect of the disclosure.