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Constant-Peak-Current Minimum-Off-Time Pulse Frequency Modulator For Switching Regulators
James H. Nguyen - San Jose CA, US Thomas T. Chiang - San Jose CA, US Christopher T. Falvey - Fremont CA, US
Assignee:
Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. - Los Gatos CA
International Classification:
G05F 1/613
US Classification:
323284, 323285
Abstract:
Methods and apparatus are disclosed for controlling switching regulators to automatically switch from a traditional pulse-width modulation (PWM) mode, when the load current is higher than a predetermined value, to a pulse-frequency modulation (PFM) mode, when the load current drops to a point lower than the predetermine value. Switching modes increases the efficiency of the regulator when the load current is low without provoking a large output voltage transient. In some embodiments, a single switching cycle regulates the output in the PFM mode, which reduces the switching losses and enhances the efficiency of the regulator.
Constant-Peak-Current Minimum-Off-Time Pulse Frequency Modulator For Switching Regulators
James H. Nguyen - San Jose CA, US Thomas T. Chiang - San Jose CA, US Christopher T. Falvey - Fremont CA, US
Assignee:
Monolithic Power Systems - San Jose CA
International Classification:
G05F 1/575 G05F 1/62
US Classification:
323284, 323222
Abstract:
Methods and apparatus are disclosed for controlling switching regulators to automatically switch from a traditional pulse-width modulation (PWM) mode, when the load current is higher than a predetermined value, to a pulse-frequency modulation (PFM) mode, when the load current drops to a point lower than the predetermine value. Switching modes increases the efficiency of the regulator when the load current is low without provoking a large output voltage transient. In some embodiments, a single switching cycle regulates the output in the PFM mode, which reduces the switching losses and enhances the efficiency of the regulator.