公开(公告)号：US20150028768A1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-29

申请号：US14341984

申请日：2014-07-28

Applicant: Cirrus Logic, Inc.

Inventor： John L. Melanson ,  Thirumalai Rengachari ,  Siddharth Maru ,  Ramin Zanbaghi ,  Firas Azrai ,  Rahul Singh

IPC: H05B33/08 ,  H02M3/156

CPC classification number: H05B33/0815 ,  H02M3/156 ,  H05B33/0845 ,  H05B37/02

Abstract: A turn-off transition time period, also referred to as a reverse recovery time period, may be compensated for by a controller of a power stage including a bipolar junction transistor (BJT). The reverse recovery time period may be measured in one switching cycle and a subsequent switching cycle may include compensations based on the measured reverse recovery time period. That is the switching on and off of the BJT may be compensated to obtain a desired average output current to a load. When the reverse recovery time period is known, an error in the peak current obtained due to the reverse recovery time period may be calculated. The calculated error may be used to offset the target peak current for controlling the switching of the BJT to begin a turn-off transition of the BJT earlier in a switching cycle and thus reduce error in peak current at the BJT.

Abstract translation: 还可以通过包括双极结型晶体管（BJT）的功率级的控制器补偿关断转换时间段（也称为反向恢复时间周期）。 可以在一个开关周期内测量反向恢复时间段，并且随后的开关周期可以包括基于所测量的反向恢复时间段的补偿。 也就是说，可以补偿BJT的接通和断开以获得期望的负载平均输出电流。 当已知反向恢复时间周期时，可以计算由于反向恢复时间段而获得的峰值电流的误差。 计算出的误差可用于偏移目标峰值电流，以控制BJT的开关，以便在开关周期中较早地开始BJT的关断转换，从而减小BJT的峰值电流误差。

公开(公告)号：US09504106B2

公开(公告)日：2016-11-22

申请号：US14341984

申请日：2014-07-28

Applicant: Cirrus Logic, Inc.

Inventor： John L. Melanson ,  Thirumalai Rengachari ,  Siddharth Maru ,  Ramin Zanbaghi ,  Firas Azrai ,  Rahul Singh

IPC: H05B37/02 ,  H05B33/08 ,  H02M3/156

CPC classification number: H05B33/0815 ,  H02M3/156 ,  H05B33/0845 ,  H05B37/02

Abstract: A turn-off transition time period, also referred to as a reverse recovery time period, may be compensated for by a controller of a power stage including a bipolar junction transistor (BJT). The reverse recovery time period may be measured in one switching cycle and a subsequent switching cycle may include compensations based on the measured reverse recovery time period. That is the switching on and off of the BJT may be compensated to obtain a desired average output current to a load. When the reverse recovery time period is known, an error in the peak current obtained due to the reverse recovery time period may be calculated. The calculated error may be used to offset the target peak current for controlling the switching of the BJT to begin a turn-off transition of the BJT earlier in a switching cycle and thus reduce error in peak current at the BJT.

Abstract translation: 还可以通过包括双极结型晶体管（BJT）的功率级的控制器补偿关断转换时间段（也称为反向恢复时间周期）。 可以在一个开关周期内测量反向恢复时间段，并且随后的开关周期可以包括基于所测量的反向恢复时间段的补偿。 也就是说，可以补偿BJT的接通和断开以获得期望的负载平均输出电流。 当已知反向恢复时间周期时，可以计算由于反向恢复时间段而获得的峰值电流的误差。 计算出的误差可用于偏移目标峰值电流，以控制BJT的开关，以便在开关周期中较早地开始BJT的关断转换，从而减小BJT的峰值电流误差。

公开(公告)号：US09263964B1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-16

申请号：US13972102

申请日：2013-08-21

Applicant: Cirrus Logic, Inc.

Inventor： Michael A. Kost ,  Wesley L. Mokry ,  Prashanth Drakshapalli ,  Stephen T. Hodapp ,  Firas Azrai

IPC: H05B37/00 ,  H02M7/06 ,  H05B33/08

CPC classification number: H02M7/06 ,  H02M1/36 ,  H02M2001/0006 ,  H05B33/0809 ,  H05B33/0815

Abstract: In accordance with systems and methods of the present disclosure, an apparatus for providing compatibility between a load having a reactive impedance and a secondary winding of an electronic transformer may include a power converter and a circuit. The power converter may be configured to transfer electrical energy from the secondary winding to the load. The circuit may be configured to charge an energy storage device coupled to the power converter following start-up of the electronic transformer in order to increase a voltage of the energy storage device to at least a voltage level sufficient for the electronic transformer to enter steady-state operation.

Abstract translation: 根据本公开的系统和方法，用于提供具有无功阻抗的负载和电子变压器的次级绕组之间的兼容性的装置可以包括功率转换器和电路。 功率转换器可以被配置为将电能从次级绕组传递到负载。 电路可以被配置为对电子变压器起动之后耦合到功率转换器的能量存储装置进行充电，以便将能量存储装置的电压增加到至少足以使电子变压器进入稳定电压的电压， 状态操作。

公开(公告)号：US09185767B2

公开(公告)日：2015-11-10

申请号：US14158445

申请日：2014-01-17

Applicant: Cirrus Logic, Inc.

Inventor： Ramin Zanbaghi ,  Arnab Kumar Dutta ,  Firas Azrai

IPC: H05B41/36 ,  H05B33/08 ,  H02M7/5383

CPC classification number: H05B33/0872 ,  H02M7/5383 ,  H05B33/0815 ,  H05B33/0866 ,  Y02B20/347 ,  Y02B70/1441

Abstract: A self-oscillating resonator (SOR) may be used to control current through light emitting diodes (LEDs). The SOR may be started and stopped by a controller coupled to a transistor switch in the SOR. The controller may output a control signal that starts and stops the SOR by coupling a supply voltage or a ground to a base of the transistor switch in the SOR. Additional control over the current output to the LEDs may be gained through a resistive DAC coupled to the SOR and duty cycling the SOR.

Abstract translation: 自振荡谐振器（SOR）可用于控制通过发光二极管（LED）的电流。 SOR可以由耦合到SOR中的晶体管开关的控制器启动和停止。 控制器可以通过在SOR中将电源电压或接地耦合到晶体管开关的基极来输出启动和停止SOR的控制信号。 可以通过耦合到SOR的电阻式DAC和SOR负载来获得对LED的电流输出的额外控制。

公开(公告)号：US20140339999A1

公开(公告)日：2014-11-20

申请号：US14280539

申请日：2014-05-16

Applicant: Cirrus Logic, Inc.

Inventor： John L. Melanson ,  Ramin Zanbaghi ,  Jieyeon Choi ,  Firas Azrai ,  Rahul Singh ,  Siddharth Maru

IPC: H02M3/07 ,  H05B33/08

CPC classification number: H02M3/07 ,  H02M1/08 ,  H02M3/335 ,  H02M2001/0006 ,  H03K17/64 ,  H05B33/0815 ,  H05B33/0845

Abstract: A bipolar junction transistor (BJT) may be used to generate a supply voltage for operating a controller, such as a lighting controller for a LED-based light bulb. A base of the BJT may receive current generated from the supply voltage to control operation of the BJT. Although the base of the BJT would be at a lower voltage than the emitter, a base drive circuit may be coupled between the emitter and the base of the BJT to increase the voltage. As one example, the base drive circuit may be a charge pump. In another example, the BJT may function as its own charge pump. In yet another example, a positive and a negative base current of the BJT may be independently controlled to regulate an output supply voltage VDD from the BJT.

Abstract translation: 可以使用双极结型晶体管（BJT）来产生用于操作诸如用于基于LED的灯泡的照明控制器的控制器的电源电压。 BJT的基座可以接收从电源电压产生的电流，以控制BJT的工作。 虽然BJT的基极处于比发射极更低的电压，但是基极驱动电路可以耦合在发射极和BJT的基极之间以增加电压。 作为一个示例，基本驱动电路可以是电荷泵。 在另一个例子中，BJT可以用作其自身的电荷泵。 在另一个例子中，可以独立地控制BJT的正和负的基极电流以调节来自BJT的输出电源电压VDD。

公开(公告)号：US09735671B2

公开(公告)日：2017-08-15

申请号：US14280539

申请日：2014-05-16

Applicant: Cirrus Logic, Inc.

Inventor： John L. Melanson ,  Ramin Zanbaghi ,  Jieyeon Choi ,  Firas Azrai ,  Rahul Singh ,  Siddharth Maru

IPC: H05B33/08 ,  H02M3/07 ,  H02M1/08 ,  H03K17/64 ,  H02M3/335 ,  H02M1/00

CPC classification number: H02M3/07 ,  H02M1/08 ,  H02M3/335 ,  H02M2001/0006 ,  H03K17/64 ,  H05B33/0815 ,  H05B33/0845

Abstract: A bipolar junction transistor (BJT) may be used to generate a supply voltage for operating a controller, such as a lighting controller for a LED-based light bulb. A base of the BJT may receive current generated from the supply voltage to control operation of the BJT. Although the base of the BJT would be at a lower voltage than the emitter, a base drive circuit may be coupled between the emitter and the base of the BJT to increase the voltage. As one example, the base drive circuit may be a charge pump. In another example, the BJT may function as its own charge pump. In yet another example, a positive and a negative base current of the BJT may be independently controlled to regulate an output supply voltage VDD from the BJT.