Abstract

A wireless power transmission device includes a transmission device and a control device. The control device generates a driving signal to the transmission device in a first soft-start period, so as to drive the transmission device. The control device measures an energy message generated by the transmission device to generate a measurement result in a measurement period, and calculates a signal parameter according to the measurement result. The control device accordingly generates a carrier signal according to the signal parameter obtained by the measurement period in a second soft-start period. In a transmission period, the carrier signal is transmitted to the wireless power-receiving device through the transmission device. The energy message is generated by the transmission device in response to a distance between the transmission device and the wireless power-receiving device.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02J 50/80 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power involving the exchange of data, concerning supply or distribution of electric power, between transmitting devices and receiving devices
• H02J 50/10 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using inductive coupling

Abstract

A wireless power transmission device includes a transmission device and a control device. The control device generates a driving signal to the transmission device in a first soft-start period, so as to drive the transmission device. The control device senses the current of the transmission device to obtain a current message, and determines whether a foreign object exists according the current message. When determining that the foreign object exists, the control device does not generate a carrier signal. When determining that the foreign object does not exist, the control device generates a carrier signal in a transmission period, and the carrier signal is output through the transmission device.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02J 50/60 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power responsive to the presence of foreign objects, e.g. detection of living beings
• H02J 50/80 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power involving the exchange of data, concerning supply or distribution of electric power, between transmitting devices and receiving devices

Abstract

A power converter that properly copes with the wiring defects on a feedback path is shown. According to a control signal, a power driver couples an input voltage to an energy storage element to provide an output voltage that is down-converted from the input voltage. The output voltage is further converted into a feedback voltage by a feedback circuit, and is entered to an error amplifier with a reference voltage for generation of an amplified error. A control signal generator generates the control signal of the power driver according to the amplified error. The power converter specifically has a comparator, which is enabled in a soft-start stage till the output voltage reaches a stable status. The comparator compares the amplified error with a critical value. When the amplified error exceeds the critical value, the input voltage is disconnected from the energy storage element.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02M 1/32 - Means for protecting converters other than by automatic disconnection
• H02M 1/08 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters
• H02M 3/158 - Conversion of dc power input into dc power output without intermediate conversion into ac by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only with automatic control of output voltage or current, e.g. switching regulators including plural semiconductor devices as final control devices for a single load
• H03K 3/037 - Bistable circuits

Abstract

A switching control circuit for use in controlling a resonant flyback power converter generates a first driving signal and a second driving signal. The first driving signal is configured to turn on the first transistor to generate a first current to magnetize a transformer and charge a resonant capacitor. The transformer and charge a resonant capacitor are connected in series. The second driving signal is configured to turn on the second transistor to generate a second current to discharge the resonant capacitor. During a power-on period of the resonant flyback power converter, the second driving signal includes a plurality of short-pulses configured to turn on the second transistor for discharging the resonant capacitor. A pulse-width of the short-pulses of the second driving signal is short to an extent that the second current does not exceed a current limit threshold.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02M 3/335 - Conversion of dc power input into dc power output with intermediate conversion into ac by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode to produce the intermediate ac using devices of a triode or a transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only
• H02M 1/08 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters

Abstract

A class-D amplifier circuit includes an amplifier circuit, a PWM circuit, a power stage circuit, a pair of feedback circuits, and a common-mode control circuit. The amplifier circuit receives a differential input signal at differential input ends to generate a differential intermediate signal. The PWM circuit generates a PWM signal according to the differential intermediate signal. The power stage circuit generates a differential output signal at differential output ends according to the PWM signal. The common-mode control circuit controls first and second high bandwidth transconductance circuits according to the output common-mode voltage of the differential output signal, so as to generate first and second common-mode control currents, thereby providing a common-mode control signal at the differential input ends to regulate the input common-mode voltage of the differential input signal at a predetermined input common-mode level.

IPC Classes  ?

• H03F 1/02 - Modifications of amplifiers to raise the efficiency, e.g. gliding Class A stages, use of an auxiliary oscillation
• H03F 3/217 - Class D power amplifiers; Switching amplifiers

Abstract

A switching regulator includes: a power stage circuit; a control circuit; and an operation clock signal generator circuit configured to generate plural test clock signals during a clock determination period and generate an operation clock signal during a normal operation period. When the switching regulator operates during the clock determination period in a discontinuous conduction mode, the control circuit alternatingly generates plural PWM signals corresponding to the test clock signals generated by the operation clock signal generator circuit and an output voltage, wherein each PWM signal corresponds to one test clock signal, so that the power stage circuit generates corresponding phase node voltages at a phase node, wherein among the plural test clock signals, the operation clock signal generator circuit selects one test clock signal corresponding to a minimum phase node voltage as the operation clock signal during the normal operation period.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02M 3/157 - Conversion of dc power input into dc power output without intermediate conversion into ac by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only with automatic control of output voltage or current, e.g. switching regulators with digital control
• H02M 3/158 - Conversion of dc power input into dc power output without intermediate conversion into ac by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only with automatic control of output voltage or current, e.g. switching regulators including plural semiconductor devices as final control devices for a single load

Abstract

A resonant flyback power converter includes: a first and a second transistors which form a half-bridge circuit for switching a transformer and a resonant capacitor to generate an output voltage; a current-sense device for sensing a switching current of the half-bridge circuit to generate a current-sense signal; and a switching control circuit generating a first and a second driving signals for controlling the first and the second transistors. The turn-on of the first driving signal controls the half-bridge circuit to generate a positive current to magnetize the transformer and charge the resonant capacitor. The turn-on of the second driving signal controls the half-bridge circuit to generate a negative current to discharge the resonant capacitor. The switching control circuit turns off the first transistor when the positive current exceeds a positive-over-current threshold, and/or, turns off the second transistor when the negative current exceeds a negative-over-current threshold.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02M 3/335 - Conversion of dc power input into dc power output with intermediate conversion into ac by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode to produce the intermediate ac using devices of a triode or a transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only
• H02M 1/00 - APPARATUS FOR CONVERSION BETWEEN AC AND AC, BETWEEN AC AND DC, OR BETWEEN DC AND DC, AND FOR USE WITH MAINS OR SIMILAR POWER SUPPLY SYSTEMS; CONVERSION OF DC OR AC INPUT POWER INTO SURGE OUTPUT POWER; CONTROL OR REGULATION THEREOF - Details of apparatus for conversion
• H02M 1/32 - Means for protecting converters other than by automatic disconnection
• H02M 3/00 - Conversion of dc power input into dc power output

Abstract

A resonant flyback power converter includes: a first transistor and a second transistor which are configured to switch a transformer and a resonant capacitor for generating an output voltage; and a switching control circuit generating first and second driving signals for controlling the first and the second transistors. The turn-on of the first driving signal magnetizes the transformer. The second driving signal includes a resonant pulse having a resonant pulse width and a ZVS pulse during the DCM operation. The resonant pulse is configured to demagnetize the transformer. The resonant pulse has a first minimum resonant period for a first level of the output load and a second minimum resonant period for a second level of the output load. The first level is higher than the second level and the second minimum resonant period is shorter than the first minimum resonant period.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02M 3/335 - Conversion of dc power input into dc power output with intermediate conversion into ac by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode to produce the intermediate ac using devices of a triode or a transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only
• H02M 1/08 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters
• H02M 3/00 - Conversion of dc power input into dc power output

Abstract

A resonant flyback power converter includes: a first transistor and a second transistor which are configured to switch a transformer and a resonant capacitor for generating an output voltage; and a switching control circuit generating first and second driving signals for controlling the first and the second transistors. The turn-on of the first driving signal magnetizes the transformer. During a DCM (discontinuous conduction mode) operation, the second driving signal includes a resonant pulse for demagnetizing the transformer and a ZVS (zero voltage switching) pulse for achieving ZVS of the first transistor. The resonant pulse is skipped when the output voltage is lower than a low-voltage threshold.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02M 3/335 - Conversion of dc power input into dc power output with intermediate conversion into ac by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode to produce the intermediate ac using devices of a triode or a transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only
• H02M 1/08 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters
• H02M 3/00 - Conversion of dc power input into dc power output

Abstract

A native NMOS device includes: a P-type epitaxial layer, a first and a second insulation region, a first P-type well, a second P-type well, a gate, an N-type source, and an N-type drain. The P-type epitaxial layer has a first concentration of P-type doped impurities. The first P-type well completely encompasses and is in contact with a lower surface of the N-type source. The second P-type well completely encompasses and is in contact with a lower surface of the N-type drain. Each of the first P-type well and the second P-type well has a second concentration of P-type doped impurities, and the second concentration of P-type doped impurities is higher than the first concentration of P-type doped impurities. The second concentration of P-type doped impurities is sufficient for preventing a leakage current from flowing between the N-type drain and the P-type substrate while the native NMOS device is in operation.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01L 29/78 - Field-effect transistors with field effect produced by an insulated gate
• H01L 29/66 - Types of semiconductor device

Abstract

A conversion control circuit is configured to generate a PWM (pulse width modulation) signal to control a power switch for switching an inductor to convert an input voltage to an output voltage. The steps of generating the PWM signal includes: enabling the PWM signal at a rising edge of a clock signal to turn on the power switch; disabling the PWM signal to turn off the power switch when an on-time exceeds a predetermined minimum on-time and the output voltage has reached an output level; triggering a next rising edge of the clock signal when the off-time exceeds a predetermined minimum off-time, the output voltage has not reached the output level, and a present cycle period of the clock signal has reached a predetermined cycle period.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02M 3/158 - Conversion of dc power input into dc power output without intermediate conversion into ac by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only with automatic control of output voltage or current, e.g. switching regulators including plural semiconductor devices as final control devices for a single load
• H02M 1/00 - APPARATUS FOR CONVERSION BETWEEN AC AND AC, BETWEEN AC AND DC, OR BETWEEN DC AND DC, AND FOR USE WITH MAINS OR SIMILAR POWER SUPPLY SYSTEMS; CONVERSION OF DC OR AC INPUT POWER INTO SURGE OUTPUT POWER; CONTROL OR REGULATION THEREOF - Details of apparatus for conversion
• H02M 1/088 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters for the simultaneous control of series or parallel connected semiconductor devices
• H03K 7/08 - Duration or width modulation

Abstract

A package structure includes a first carrier, a second carrier, and a first electronic device. The first carrier is electrically connected to a first voltage. The second carrier includes a first substrate and a first interconnect structure. The first substrate is in contact with the first carrier, the first interconnect structure is electrically connected to a second voltage, and the first interconnect structure and the first carrier are deposited on two opposite sides of the first substrate. The first electronic device is deposited on the first interconnect structure and away from the first carrier. The first electronic device is in contact with the first interconnect structure.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01L 25/16 - Assemblies consisting of a plurality of individual semiconductor or other solid state devices the devices being of types provided for in two or more different main groups of groups , or in a single subclass of , , e.g. forming hybrid circuits
• H01L 23/495 - Lead-frames

Abstract

A battery balancing system includes a voltage sensing unit, a characteristic voltage selector and a control unit. The voltage sensing unit senses a battery voltage of each of the batteries connected in series in a battery group and generates corresponding battery voltage sensing signals. The characteristic voltage selector generates a characteristic voltage according to the battery voltage sensing signals. The control unit compares the characteristic voltage with a threshold voltage in a balance operation mode, to adaptively adjust the threshold voltage, and compares the battery voltage sensing signal with the adjusted threshold voltage to generate a battery balancing command, thereby executing a charge removal balancing command or a charge supplying balancing command on the corresponding battery, or thereby cease executing the charge removal balancing command or cease executing the charge supplying balancing command on the corresponding battery.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries

Abstract

A battery pack includes a group of cells, a current path switch coupled to the group of cells, and a current monitoring system. The current monitoring system includes a signal detection unit, a logic unit and a current path control unit. The signal detection unit is coupled to the group of cells and/or a positive terminal of the battery pack, and used to detect at least one voltage signal of the group of cells and/or of the positive terminal of the battery pack. The logic unit is coupled to the signal detection unit, and used to generate a calculated value of a voltage signal of the at least one voltage signal and generate a logic signal according to the calculated value. The current path control unit is coupled to the logic unit and the current path switch, and used to control the current path switch according to the logic signal.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01R 31/3842 - Arrangements for monitoring battery or accumulator variables, e.g. SoC combining voltage and current measurements
• H01M 50/204 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells

Abstract

An electronic device is provided, which includes an oscillator, a controller, and a test circuit. The oscillator generates a clock signal according to an enable signal. The oscillator determines a period of the clock signal according to an adjustment signal. The controller generates the enable signal and generates a first test signal according to the clock signal. The controller determines the period according to a first comparison signal and a second comparison signal. The test circuit, through the first test signal, tests the period to generate the first comparison signal and the second comparison signal.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01R 31/317 - Testing of digital circuits

Abstract

A switching regulator includes a boost power stage circuit and a control circuit. The boost power stage circuit includes: at least one power switch configured to switch a terminal of an inductor according to an operation signal during a normal operation period, such that the terminal of the inductor is switched between an output voltage and ground level; and a power line switch connected in series to the inductor between the input voltage and the output voltage. The power line switch is turned OFF when the output voltage is short to ground level, to prevent a short current from flowing from input voltage to ground level. The control circuit generates the operation signal according to the output voltage and determines whether the power line switch is P-type or N-type MOS device, so as to turn OFF the power line switch when the output voltage is short to ground level.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02M 3/158 - Conversion of dc power input into dc power output without intermediate conversion into ac by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only with automatic control of output voltage or current, e.g. switching regulators including plural semiconductor devices as final control devices for a single load
• H02M 1/088 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters for the simultaneous control of series or parallel connected semiconductor devices
• H02M 3/07 - Conversion of dc power input into dc power output without intermediate conversion into ac by static converters using resistors or capacitors, e.g. potential divider using capacitors charged and discharged alternately by semiconductor devices with control electrode

Abstract

The present invention provides a resonant switched capacitor voltage converter (RSCC), which is coupled to and operates synchronously with another RSCC. The RSCC includes: plural switches, a resonant inductor, a resonant capacitor, and a control circuit. The control circuit controls the switches, so that the resonant capacitor and the resonant inductor are connected in series to each other, to perform resonant operation in a switching period, thus converting an input voltage to an output voltage. The control circuit generates a zero current signal and a first synchronization signal when a resonant inductor current flowing through the resonant inductor is zero. The control circuit turns off at least one corresponding switch according to the zero current signal. The control circuit turns on at least one corresponding switch according to the zero-current signal and a second synchronization signal, so that the RSCC operates in synchronization with at least another RSCC.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02M 1/00 - APPARATUS FOR CONVERSION BETWEEN AC AND AC, BETWEEN AC AND DC, OR BETWEEN DC AND DC, AND FOR USE WITH MAINS OR SIMILAR POWER SUPPLY SYSTEMS; CONVERSION OF DC OR AC INPUT POWER INTO SURGE OUTPUT POWER; CONTROL OR REGULATION THEREOF - Details of apparatus for conversion
• H02M 3/07 - Conversion of dc power input into dc power output without intermediate conversion into ac by static converters using resistors or capacitors, e.g. potential divider using capacitors charged and discharged alternately by semiconductor devices with control electrode

Abstract

A conversion control circuit controls plural stackable sub-converters which are coupled in parallel to generate an output power to a load, the conversion control circuit includes: a current sharing terminal, wherein a current sharing signal is configured to be connected to the current sharing terminals, in parallel, of the plurality of the conversion control circuits; and a current sharing circuit, configured to generate or receive the current sharing signal which is generated according to an output current of the output power; wherein the conversion control circuit adjusts the power stage circuit according to the current sharing signal for current sharing among the plural stackable sub-converters.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02M 3/158 - Conversion of dc power input into dc power output without intermediate conversion into ac by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only with automatic control of output voltage or current, e.g. switching regulators including plural semiconductor devices as final control devices for a single load
• H02M 1/088 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters for the simultaneous control of series or parallel connected semiconductor devices

Abstract

A current sensing amplifier circuit includes: an amplifier configured to generate an output voltage correlated with a current to-be-sensed according to a first input voltage at a first input end and a second input voltage at a second input end in a normal operation mode; and a current source circuit configured to generate a trimming current according to the first input voltage and a reference voltage in a trimming mode and to provide the trimming current to trim an offset referred to input (RTI) voltage generated by the current sensing amplifier circuit in the normal operation mode. The current source circuit is coupled between: a first resistor and a non-inverting input end, a second resistor and the output voltage, a third resistor and the non-inverting input end, or a fourth resistor and an inverting input end.

IPC Classes  ?

• H03F 3/45 - Differential amplifiers

Abstract

A boost power factor correction circuit includes: a switch and an inductor coupled to each other; a current sensing device generating a current sensing signal according to a current flowing through the switch; a temperature sensing device coupled to the inductor to generate a temperature sensing signal; and a conversion control circuit operating the switch. The conversion control circuit is an integrated circuit and includes: a shared pin coupled to the temperature sensing device and the current sensing device; and a current sensing circuit and a temperature sensing circuit which sense a multipurpose sensing signal through the shared pin. The multipurpose sensing signal is related to the current sensing signal when the switch is ON and related to the temperature sensing signal when the switch is OFF. The temperature sensing signal is related to an input voltage, an output voltage and an electrical parameter of the temperature sensing device.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02M 1/42 - Circuits or arrangements for compensating for or adjusting power factor in converters or inverters
• H02M 1/00 - APPARATUS FOR CONVERSION BETWEEN AC AND AC, BETWEEN AC AND DC, OR BETWEEN DC AND DC, AND FOR USE WITH MAINS OR SIMILAR POWER SUPPLY SYSTEMS; CONVERSION OF DC OR AC INPUT POWER INTO SURGE OUTPUT POWER; CONTROL OR REGULATION THEREOF - Details of apparatus for conversion
• H02M 1/08 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters
• H02M 3/156 - Conversion of dc power input into dc power output without intermediate conversion into ac by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only with automatic control of output voltage or current, e.g. switching regulators

Abstract

An integrated structure of semiconductor devices having a shared contact plug includes: a first device, a second device and a shared contact plug. The first device includes a first gate having a conduction region, two spacer regions and a protection region. The two spacer regions overlay and are connected with two ends of the conductive region, respectively. The protection region overlays and is connected with the spacer region located outside a shared side of the conductive region. The second device includes a shared region, wherein the shared region is located in a semiconductor layer which is located below and outside the protection region. The shared contact plug is formed on and in contact with the conductive region and the shared region. The first gate is electrically connected with the shared region through the shared contact plug, wherein the shared contact plug overlays and is connected with the protection region.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01L 29/417 - Electrodes characterised by their shape, relative sizes or dispositions carrying the current to be rectified, amplified or switched
• H01L 29/423 - Electrodes characterised by their shape, relative sizes or dispositions not carrying the current to be rectified, amplified or switched
• H01L 29/40 - Electrodes

Abstract

A semiconductor device with a pad structure resistant to plasma damage includes: a main pad portion including main conductor units and main via units; a sub-pad portion including sub-conductor units and sub-via units; a pad bonding unit in direct contact with and in connection with a top main conductor unit, wherein the top main conductor unit is the main conductor unit formed in a top metal layer; and a bridge pad unit in direct contact with a top sub-conductor unit, wherein the top sub-conductor unit is the sub-conductor unit formed in the top metal layer. The bridge pad unit is in direct contact with the pad bonding unit. The main pad portion and sub-pad portion are located below the pad bonding unit and bridge pad unit respectively, and the main pad portion and the sub-pad portion are not in direct connection with each other.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01L 23/00 - SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES NOT COVERED BY CLASS - Details of semiconductor or other solid state devices

Abstract

A high voltage device having multi-field plates, includes: a semiconductor layer; a well; a body region; a source and a drain; a gate; a resist protection oxide region, formed on a top surface of the semiconductor layer, in connection with the top surface, and located above a drift region and in connection with the drift region; and plural field plates formed above the resist protection oxide region, wherein the plural field plates are arranged in parallel with the gate along a width direction and the plural field plates are not directly connected with one another and are arranged in parallel with one another, wherein the field plates are located above the resist protection oxide region in a vertical direction.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01L 29/78 - Field-effect transistors with field effect produced by an insulated gate
• H01L 29/40 - Electrodes
• H01L 29/66 - Types of semiconductor device

Abstract

A power supply system providing a power conversion function for a system circuit includes first, second and third convertor circuits respectively including plural switches and first, second and third inductors. The first and second convertor circuits are coupled to first and second power supplies respectively through first and second ports of the system circuit. A third power supply is coupled to a battery module and an internal load circuit. The plural switches are configured to correspondingly switch the first to third inductors to perform power conversion between the first to third power supplies and an internal power bus of the system circuit. The voltage of the internal power bus is configured to be higher than any voltage of the first to third power supplies, such that a current of the internal power bus is lower than a third current of the third power supply.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02M 3/158 - Conversion of dc power input into dc power output without intermediate conversion into ac by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only with automatic control of output voltage or current, e.g. switching regulators including plural semiconductor devices as final control devices for a single load
• H02M 1/00 - APPARATUS FOR CONVERSION BETWEEN AC AND AC, BETWEEN AC AND DC, OR BETWEEN DC AND DC, AND FOR USE WITH MAINS OR SIMILAR POWER SUPPLY SYSTEMS; CONVERSION OF DC OR AC INPUT POWER INTO SURGE OUTPUT POWER; CONTROL OR REGULATION THEREOF - Details of apparatus for conversion

Abstract

A high electron mobility transistor includes: a substrate; a first gallium nitride (GaN) layer, which is formed on the substrate; a first aluminum gallium nitride (AlGaN) layer, which is formed on and in contact with the first GaN layer, wherein the first AlGaN layer has a trench; two insulation sidewalls, which are in contact with and completely overlay two inner sidewalls of the trench, respectively; a P-type GaN layer, which is formed on and in contact with the first AlGaN layer, wherein a part of the P-type GaN layer fills into the trench; a gate, which is formed on and in contact with the P-type GaN layer, and is configured to receive a gate voltage, for turning ON or OFF the enhancement HEMT; and a source and a drain, which are located outside two sides of the gate, respectively.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01L 29/06 - Semiconductor bodies characterised by the shapes, relative sizes, or dispositions of the semiconductor regions
• H01L 29/778 - Field-effect transistors with two-dimensional charge carrier gas channel, e.g. HEMT
• H01L 29/40 - Electrodes
• H01L 29/66 - Types of semiconductor device

Abstract

A manufacturing method of an integrated structure of semiconductor devices having split gates includes: forming a first silicon nitride layer covering a low voltage device and a high voltage device; etching back the first silicon nitride layer by an etching process step to form a residue silicon nitride region between two adjacent low voltage gates; forming a silicon oxide layer, a second silicon nitride layer, and a metal layer; forming two split gates by an etching process step; forming a contact etch stop layer (CESL); etching the CESL by an etching process step to form plural contacts in the CESL, wherein the contact between the two adjacent low voltage gates exposes at least part of a top surface of a common low voltage source on a substrate; and forming plural conductive plugs in the plural contacts respectively, wherein each of the conductive plug fills up the corresponding contact.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01L 21/8234 - MIS technology
• H01L 27/06 - Devices consisting of a plurality of semiconductor or other solid-state components formed in or on a common substrate including integrated passive circuit elements with at least one potential-jump barrier or surface barrier the substrate being a semiconductor body including a plurality of individual components in a non-repetitive configuration

Abstract

A switched capacitor voltage converter circuit for converting a first voltage to a second voltage includes: an output capacitor; a switched capacitor converter; and a control circuit. The switched capacitor converter includes: a switch circuit including fourth switches; an inductor coupled between the switch circuit and the output capacitor; and a flying capacitor coupled to the switch circuit, wherein the flying capacitor and the output capacitor constitute a voltage divider. The control circuit generates a PWM signal according to the second voltage and generates switch signals according to the PWM signal to control the switch circuit, so as to convert the first voltage to the second voltage. The control circuit decides whether the switched capacitor converter operates in a boundary conduction mode, a discontinuous conduction mode or a continuous conduction mode according to an output current or an output current related signal.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02M 3/07 - Conversion of dc power input into dc power output without intermediate conversion into ac by static converters using resistors or capacitors, e.g. potential divider using capacitors charged and discharged alternately by semiconductor devices with control electrode
• H02M 1/00 - APPARATUS FOR CONVERSION BETWEEN AC AND AC, BETWEEN AC AND DC, OR BETWEEN DC AND DC, AND FOR USE WITH MAINS OR SIMILAR POWER SUPPLY SYSTEMS; CONVERSION OF DC OR AC INPUT POWER INTO SURGE OUTPUT POWER; CONTROL OR REGULATION THEREOF - Details of apparatus for conversion

Abstract

An electronic circuit includes a first switched capacitor circuit and a second switched capacitor circuit. The first switched capacitor circuit charges and discharges a first flying capacitor to power a load. The second switched capacitor charges and discharges a second flying capacitor to power the load. When the first switched capacitor operates in a dead time, the second switched capacitor powers the load with the second flying capacitor.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02M 1/14 - Arrangements for reducing ripples from dc input or output
• H02M 3/07 - Conversion of dc power input into dc power output without intermediate conversion into ac by static converters using resistors or capacitors, e.g. potential divider using capacitors charged and discharged alternately by semiconductor devices with control electrode

Abstract

A multi-loop error amplifier circuit for generating an error amplification signal includes: a first operational transconductance amplifier (OTA) including a first current output stage which generates a first transconductance amplification current in a predetermined current direction according to a first voltage difference between a positive terminal and a negative input terminal of the first OTA; a second OTA including a second current output stage which generates a second transconductance amplification current in the predetermined current direction according to a second voltage difference between a positive terminal and a negative input terminal of the second OTA. The first and the second current output stages are coupled in series to generate a first error output current. The error amplification signal is generated according to the first error output current which is equal to the smaller one of the first and the second transconductance amplification currents.

IPC Classes  ?

• G05F 1/565 - Regulating voltage or current wherein the variable actually regulated by the final control device is dc using semiconductor devices in series with the load as final control devices sensing a condition of the system or its load in addition to means responsive to deviations in the output of the system, e.g. current, voltage, power factor
• H03F 3/45 - Differential amplifiers
• G05F 1/56 - Regulating voltage or current wherein the variable actually regulated by the final control device is dc using semiconductor devices in series with the load as final control devices

Abstract

A switched capacitor voltage converter circuit includes: a switched capacitor converter and a control circuit. The switched capacitor converter includes at least one resonant capacitor, switches and at least one inductor. The control circuit generates a pulse width modulation (PWM) signal according to a first voltage or a second voltage and generates a control signal according to the PWM signal and a zero current detection signal. The control signal controls the switched capacitor converter by operating the corresponding switches to switch electrical connection of the inductor, so as to convert the first voltage to the second voltage or convert the second voltage to the first voltage.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02M 3/157 - Conversion of dc power input into dc power output without intermediate conversion into ac by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only with automatic control of output voltage or current, e.g. switching regulators with digital control
• H02M 1/00 - APPARATUS FOR CONVERSION BETWEEN AC AND AC, BETWEEN AC AND DC, OR BETWEEN DC AND DC, AND FOR USE WITH MAINS OR SIMILAR POWER SUPPLY SYSTEMS; CONVERSION OF DC OR AC INPUT POWER INTO SURGE OUTPUT POWER; CONTROL OR REGULATION THEREOF - Details of apparatus for conversion
• H02M 3/158 - Conversion of dc power input into dc power output without intermediate conversion into ac by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only with automatic control of output voltage or current, e.g. switching regulators including plural semiconductor devices as final control devices for a single load

Abstract

A digital-to-analog converter (DAC) for generating an output voltage according to an input code includes a first-type and a second-type sub-DAC's connected in series. The first-type sub-DAC includes a first resistor string and plural first switches, and receives a reference current to determine a first voltage drop. The first switches are controlled by a first portion of the input code to determine a voltage division of the first voltage drop. The second-type sub-DAC includes a second resistor string and plural second switches. The second switches are controlled by a second portion of the input code to determine a portion of the second resistor string to receive the reference current, wherein the portion of the second resistor string and the reference current determines a second voltage drop. The output voltage includes a sum of the second voltage drop and the voltage division of the first voltage drop.

IPC Classes  ?

• H05B 45/37 - Converter circuits
• H05B 45/34 - Voltage stabilisation; Maintaining constant voltage
• H05B 45/54 - Circuit arrangements for operating light-emitting diodes [LED] responsive to LED life; Protective circuits in a series array of LEDs

Abstract

A power converter includes first to fourth switches, a flying capacitor, an inductor, an output capacitor and a control circuit. The first to fourth switches are sequentially coupled in cascode. The first switch is used to receive an input voltage. The flying capacitor is coupled across the second switch and the third switch, the inductor is coupled to the second switch, the third switch and the output capacitor. The output capacitor is used to output an output voltage. When the input voltage is less than an input voltage threshold, the control circuit is used to switch the first to fourth switches according to a resonant frequency. When the input voltage exceeds the input voltage threshold, the control circuit switch is used to the first to fourth switches according to a regulated frequency exceeding the resonant frequency.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02M 1/00 - APPARATUS FOR CONVERSION BETWEEN AC AND AC, BETWEEN AC AND DC, OR BETWEEN DC AND DC, AND FOR USE WITH MAINS OR SIMILAR POWER SUPPLY SYSTEMS; CONVERSION OF DC OR AC INPUT POWER INTO SURGE OUTPUT POWER; CONTROL OR REGULATION THEREOF - Details of apparatus for conversion
• H02M 3/07 - Conversion of dc power input into dc power output without intermediate conversion into ac by static converters using resistors or capacitors, e.g. potential divider using capacitors charged and discharged alternately by semiconductor devices with control electrode

Abstract

A power converter includes first to fourth switches, a flying capacitor, an inductor, an output capacitor and a control circuit. The first to fourth switches are sequentially coupled in cascode. The first switch receives an input voltage, and the fourth switch is further coupled to a ground terminal. The flying capacitor is coupled across the second switch and the third switch, the inductor is coupled to the second switch, the third switch and the output capacitor. The output capacitor is used to output an output voltage. In a non-regulated mode, the control circuit switches the first to fourth switches according to a resonant frequency. In a regulated mode, the control circuit switches the first to fourth switches according to a regulated frequency exceeding the resonant frequency. When the flying capacitor is coupled to the inductor, the flying capacitor and the inductor can form a resonant circuit having the resonant frequency.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02M 3/07 - Conversion of dc power input into dc power output without intermediate conversion into ac by static converters using resistors or capacitors, e.g. potential divider using capacitors charged and discharged alternately by semiconductor devices with control electrode
• H02M 1/00 - APPARATUS FOR CONVERSION BETWEEN AC AND AC, BETWEEN AC AND DC, OR BETWEEN DC AND DC, AND FOR USE WITH MAINS OR SIMILAR POWER SUPPLY SYSTEMS; CONVERSION OF DC OR AC INPUT POWER INTO SURGE OUTPUT POWER; CONTROL OR REGULATION THEREOF - Details of apparatus for conversion

Abstract

A light emitting diode (LED) driver circuit is configured to drive plural LEDs which are respectively coupled to m scan-lines and n data-lines, wherein m and n are both integers greater than or equal to one. During a driving stage, each of the LEDs is controlled to emit light according to the electrical characteristics on the corresponding scan-line and on the corresponding data-line where the LED is coupled to. The LED driver circuit includes: a power saving control circuit which includes a storage capacitor; a pre-discharging circuit configured to pre-discharge the charges on the m scan-lines to the storage capacitor during a pre-discharging stage; and a pre-charging circuit configured to pre-charge the n data-lines by the charges stored in the storage capacitor during a pre-charging stage.

IPC Classes  ?

• G09G 3/32 - Control arrangements or circuits, of interest only in connection with visual indicators other than cathode-ray tubes for presentation of an assembly of a number of characters, e.g. a page, by composing the assembly by combination of individual elements arranged in a matrix using controlled light sources using electroluminescent panels semiconductive, e.g. using light-emitting diodes [LED]

Abstract

A reference signal generator having high order temperature compensation includes: first and second transistors generating a proportional to absolute temperature (PTAT) signal and at least one complementary to absolute temperature (CTAT) signal according to at least one bandgap related to the first and second transistors; a feedback network coupled to the first and second transistors; an amplifier circuit configured to linearly superimpose the PTAT signal and the CTAT signals via the feedback network, to generate a reference signal; a second order adjustment circuit including a third transistor controlled by a bias voltage, to generate an adjustment current for adjusting the reference signal; and a third order adjustment circuit configured to adjust the bias voltage according to a temperature under test, for adjusting the adjustment current, to adjust the reference signal, such that a variation of the reference signal is smaller than a predetermined variation range within a temperature range.

IPC Classes  ?

• G05F 3/30 - Regulators using the difference between the base-emitter voltages of two bipolar transistors operating at different current densities
• G05F 1/567 - Regulating voltage or current wherein the variable actually regulated by the final control device is dc using semiconductor devices in series with the load as final control devices sensing a condition of the system or its load in addition to means responsive to deviations in the output of the system, e.g. current, voltage, power factor for temperature compensation

Abstract

A charging system includes a source terminal and a sink terminal. The control method of the charging system includes transmitting a bus voltage by the source terminal, determining whether the sink terminal has entered a sink attached state when the sink terminal receives the bus voltage, enabling a message transceiver of the sink terminal if the sink terminal has entered the sink attached state, transmitting a source message to the transceiver of the sink terminal by the source terminal, transmitting a request message to the source terminal by the message transceiver of the sink terminal while the source terminal transmits the source message, and continuing to enable a communication function for communicating with the sink terminal and continuing to transmit the bus voltage to the sink terminal by the source terminal when the source terminal receives the request message.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 13/40 - Bus structure

Abstract

A power supply system includes a power factor correction converter circuit and an isolated power converter circuit, wherein the power factor correction converter circuit corrects the power factor of a rectified power to generate a first output power, and the isolated power converter circuit converts the first output power to generate a second output power. The isolated power converter circuit includes a transformer, and the transformer includes a primary winding, a secondary winding, and an auxiliary winding. The auxiliary winding generates an auxiliary voltage which is related to the second output power. When the auxiliary voltage is lower than a disabled threshold, indicating that the voltage of the second output power is lower than a threshold, the power factor correction converter circuit provides a bypassing connection from the rectified power to the first output power and stops correcting the power factor of the rectified power.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02M 1/42 - Circuits or arrangements for compensating for or adjusting power factor in converters or inverters
• H02M 1/08 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters
• H02M 3/335 - Conversion of dc power input into dc power output with intermediate conversion into ac by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode to produce the intermediate ac using devices of a triode or a transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only

Abstract

A power converter includes an upper-gate circuit, a lower-gate circuit, an inductor, a first current sensor, a second current sensor, a weight adjustment circuit, and a PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) controller. The upper-gate circuit receives an input voltage. The lower-gate circuit is coupled to a ground node. The upper-gate circuit and the lower-gate circuit are operated according to the PWM voltage. The inductor is coupled to the upper-gate circuit and the lower-gate circuit. The first current sensor monitors the upper-gate circuit, so as to generate a first detection current. The second current sensor monitors the lower-gate circuit, so as to generate a second detection current. The weight adjustment circuit generates a control current according to the first detection current and the second detection current. The PWM controller generates the PWM voltage according to the control current.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02M 3/158 - Conversion of dc power input into dc power output without intermediate conversion into ac by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only with automatic control of output voltage or current, e.g. switching regulators including plural semiconductor devices as final control devices for a single load
• H02M 1/00 - APPARATUS FOR CONVERSION BETWEEN AC AND AC, BETWEEN AC AND DC, OR BETWEEN DC AND DC, AND FOR USE WITH MAINS OR SIMILAR POWER SUPPLY SYSTEMS; CONVERSION OF DC OR AC INPUT POWER INTO SURGE OUTPUT POWER; CONTROL OR REGULATION THEREOF - Details of apparatus for conversion

Abstract

A high voltage device includes: a semiconductor layer, a well, a drift oxide region, a body region, a gate, a source, a drain, and a field plate. The well has a first conductivity type, and is formed in a semiconductor layer. The drift oxide region is formed on the semiconductor layer. The body region has a second conductivity type, and is formed in the semiconductor layer, wherein the body region and a drift region are connected in a channel direction. The gate is formed on the semiconductor layer. The source and the drain have the first conductivity type, and are formed in the semiconductor layer, wherein the source and the drain are in the body region and the well, respectively. The field plate is formed on and connected with the drift oxide region, wherein the field plate is electrically conductive and has a temperature coefficient (TC) not higher than 4 ohm/° C.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01L 29/78 - Field-effect transistors with field effect produced by an insulated gate
• H01L 29/06 - Semiconductor bodies characterised by the shapes, relative sizes, or dispositions of the semiconductor regions
• H01L 29/10 - Semiconductor bodies characterised by the shapes, relative sizes, or dispositions of the semiconductor regions with semiconductor regions connected to an electrode not carrying current to be rectified, amplified, or switched and such electrode being part of a semiconductor device which comprises three or more electrodes
• H01L 29/40 - Electrodes
• H01L 21/265 - Bombardment with wave or particle radiation with high-energy radiation producing ion implantation
• H01L 21/266 - Bombardment with wave or particle radiation with high-energy radiation producing ion implantation using masks
• H01L 29/66 - Types of semiconductor device

Abstract

A switched capacitor voltage converter circuit for converting a first voltage to a second voltage, includes: a switched capacitor converter and a control circuit. The switched capacitor converter includes at least two capacitors, plural switches and at least one inductor. In a mode switching period wherein the switched capacitor converter switches from a present conversion mode to a next conversion mode, at least two forward switches of the plural switches operate in a unidirectional conduction mode. Each of the forward switches provides a current channel that unidirectionally flows toward the second voltage in the unidirectional conduction mode. The switched capacitor voltage converter circuit is also operable to convert the second voltage to the first voltage.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02M 3/07 - Conversion of dc power input into dc power output without intermediate conversion into ac by static converters using resistors or capacitors, e.g. potential divider using capacitors charged and discharged alternately by semiconductor devices with control electrode
• H02M 1/08 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters
• H02M 1/00 - APPARATUS FOR CONVERSION BETWEEN AC AND AC, BETWEEN AC AND DC, OR BETWEEN DC AND DC, AND FOR USE WITH MAINS OR SIMILAR POWER SUPPLY SYSTEMS; CONVERSION OF DC OR AC INPUT POWER INTO SURGE OUTPUT POWER; CONTROL OR REGULATION THEREOF - Details of apparatus for conversion

Abstract

A calibration method is configured for calibrating an operation circuit which has a variant offset. The operation circuit includes at least one comparator circuit having a first variant offset. The calibration method provides an adjustable offset to calibrate the variant offset. The method includes: resetting an adjustment parameter to an initial value and configuring the operation circuit to a calibration mode; conducting an initial calibration procedure according to a comparison result of the comparator circuit, to decide an operation calibration code having plural bits; configuring the operation circuit to an operation mode; conducting a predetermined operation procedure according to the operation calibration code, wherein the operation calibration code corresponds to the adjustable offset; conducting a less bit number calibration procedure according to the adjustment parameter and a test calibration code to update the adjustment parameter or the operation calibration code; and repeating the above.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01R 35/00 - Testing or calibrating of apparatus covered by the other groups of this subclass

Abstract

A control circuit for controlling a stackable multiphase power converter includes: a synchronization terminal; a synchronization signal connected to the synchronization terminals of a plurality of the control circuits in parallel, wherein the synchronization signal includes a plurality of pulses to be successively counted as a count number; and a reset signal, configured to reset and initiate the count number; wherein the control circuit further comprises a phase-sequence number, wherein the control circuit enables a corresponding power stage circuit to generate a phase of the output power when the count number reaches the phase-sequence number.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02M 1/084 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters using a control circuit common to several phases of a multi-phase system
• H02M 1/00 - APPARATUS FOR CONVERSION BETWEEN AC AND AC, BETWEEN AC AND DC, OR BETWEEN DC AND DC, AND FOR USE WITH MAINS OR SIMILAR POWER SUPPLY SYSTEMS; CONVERSION OF DC OR AC INPUT POWER INTO SURGE OUTPUT POWER; CONTROL OR REGULATION THEREOF - Details of apparatus for conversion
• H02M 3/158 - Conversion of dc power input into dc power output without intermediate conversion into ac by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only with automatic control of output voltage or current, e.g. switching regulators including plural semiconductor devices as final control devices for a single load

Abstract

A polysilicon-insulator-polysilicon (PIP) structure includes: a first polysilicon region formed on a substrate; a first insulation region formed outside one side of the first polysilicon region and adjoined to the first polysilicon region in a horizontal direction; and a second polysilicon region formed outside one side of the first insulation region. The first polysilicon region, the first insulation region and the second polysilicon region are adjoined in sequence in the horizontal direction. The second polysilicon region is formed outside the first insulation region by a first self-aligned process step, and the first insulation region is formed outside the first polysilicon region by a second self-aligned process step.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01L 21/28 - Manufacture of electrodes on semiconductor bodies using processes or apparatus not provided for in groups
• H01L 29/49 - Metal-insulator semiconductor electrodes
• H01L 21/768 - Applying interconnections to be used for carrying current between separate components within a device
• H01L 49/02 - Thin-film or thick-film devices

Abstract

A conversion control circuit controls a power stage circuit of a switching power converter according to a first feedback signal and a second feedback signal, wherein the conversion control circuit includes an error amplifier circuit, a ramp signal generation circuit, a pulse width modulation circuit, and a quick response control circuit. The quick response control circuit performs a quick response control function, wherein the quick response control function includes: comparing the second feedback signal with at least one reference threshold to generate a quick response control signal; and when the second feedback signal crosses the reference threshold, adjusting a slope of a ramp signal according to the quick response control signal to accelerate an increase or decrease of the duty of a PWM signal, thereby accelerating the transient response of the switching power converter.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02M 3/158 - Conversion of dc power input into dc power output without intermediate conversion into ac by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only with automatic control of output voltage or current, e.g. switching regulators including plural semiconductor devices as final control devices for a single load
• H02M 1/00 - APPARATUS FOR CONVERSION BETWEEN AC AND AC, BETWEEN AC AND DC, OR BETWEEN DC AND DC, AND FOR USE WITH MAINS OR SIMILAR POWER SUPPLY SYSTEMS; CONVERSION OF DC OR AC INPUT POWER INTO SURGE OUTPUT POWER; CONTROL OR REGULATION THEREOF - Details of apparatus for conversion

Abstract

A charger circuit includes a power stage circuit operating at least one power switch according to an operating signal to convert an input power into an output power to charge a battery and/or to provide the output power to a load, wherein the output power includes a charging power and/or a load power; a control generating the operating signal according to a voltage amplifying signal; and a voltage error amplifier circuit comparing a voltage sensing signal relevant to a charging voltage of the charging power or a load voltage of the load power with a voltage reference level in a voltage hysteresis mode of a discontinuous conduction mode, so as to generate the voltage amplifying signal; wherein the control circuit adjusts the charging voltage or the load voltage according to the voltage amplifying signal, so as to maintain the charging voltage or the load voltage within a predetermined range.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries

Abstract

A conversion control circuit, configured to control a switching power converter, includes a trigger signal generation circuit, an on-time control circuit, and a logic driver circuit. The trigger signal generation circuit is configured to generate a turn-on trigger signal. The on-time control circuit is configured to generate a turn-off trigger signal to determine the on-time and/or the off-time of a pulse width modulation (PWM) signal, and adjusts the on-time and/or the off-time according to the input voltage and the output voltage, such that the switching frequency of the switching power converter is adaptively adjusted according to a ratio between the output voltage and the input voltage. The logic driver circuit is configured to generate the PWM signal according to the turn-on trigger signal and the turn-off trigger signal, wherein the turn-on trigger signal enables the PWM signal, and the turn-off trigger signal disables the PWM signal.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02M 3/157 - Conversion of dc power input into dc power output without intermediate conversion into ac by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only with automatic control of output voltage or current, e.g. switching regulators with digital control
• H02M 3/158 - Conversion of dc power input into dc power output without intermediate conversion into ac by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only with automatic control of output voltage or current, e.g. switching regulators including plural semiconductor devices as final control devices for a single load

Abstract

A spread spectrum switching converter converts an input power to an output power. The spread spectrum switching converter includes a pulse width modulation (PWM) circuit and a pulse omission control circuit. The PWM circuit generate an initial PWM signal according to a feedback signal related to the output power. The initial PWM signal controls at least one switch to switch an inductor to generate the output power. The pulse omission control circuit generates a pulse omission control signal to mask a portion of pulses of the initial PWM signal, to thereby generate an adjusted PWM signal. The pulse omission control circuit randomly adjusts the pulse width of the pulse omission control signal according to a random control signal, such that the adjusted PWM signal has a spread spectrum characteristic.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04B 1/717 - Pulse-related aspects
• H02M 1/44 - Circuits or arrangements for compensating for electromagnetic interference in converters or inverters
• H02M 1/00 - APPARATUS FOR CONVERSION BETWEEN AC AND AC, BETWEEN AC AND DC, OR BETWEEN DC AND DC, AND FOR USE WITH MAINS OR SIMILAR POWER SUPPLY SYSTEMS; CONVERSION OF DC OR AC INPUT POWER INTO SURGE OUTPUT POWER; CONTROL OR REGULATION THEREOF - Details of apparatus for conversion

Abstract

A switched capacitor voltage converter circuit includes: a switched capacitor converter, a control circuit and a zero current estimation circuit. The switched capacitor converter includes at least one resonant capacitor, switches and at least one inductor. The zero current estimation circuit is coupled to the at least one inductor and/or the at least one resonant capacitor, for estimating a time point at which a first resonant current is zero during a first process and/or a time point at which a second resonant current is zero during a second process according to a voltage difference between two ends of the inductor, and/or a voltage difference between two ends of the resonant capacitor, to a generate a zero current estimation signal accordingly for generating the operation signal.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02M 3/07 - Conversion of dc power input into dc power output without intermediate conversion into ac by static converters using resistors or capacitors, e.g. potential divider using capacitors charged and discharged alternately by semiconductor devices with control electrode
• H02M 1/00 - APPARATUS FOR CONVERSION BETWEEN AC AND AC, BETWEEN AC AND DC, OR BETWEEN DC AND DC, AND FOR USE WITH MAINS OR SIMILAR POWER SUPPLY SYSTEMS; CONVERSION OF DC OR AC INPUT POWER INTO SURGE OUTPUT POWER; CONTROL OR REGULATION THEREOF - Details of apparatus for conversion
• H02M 3/158 - Conversion of dc power input into dc power output without intermediate conversion into ac by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only with automatic control of output voltage or current, e.g. switching regulators including plural semiconductor devices as final control devices for a single load

Abstract

A synchronous full-bridge rectifier circuit includes: a first high-side transistor, a first low-side transistor, a second high-side transistor and a second low-side transistor which are configured to generate a DC power source from an AC power source, wherein the first high-side transistor and the first low-side transistor are coupled to a live wire of the AC power source, and the second high-side transistor and the second low-side transistor are coupled to a neutral wire of the AC power source; a first detection transistor, coupled to the live wire and configured to generate a first detection signal; and a second detection transistor, coupled to the neutral wire configured to generate a second detection signal; wherein the first low-side transistor is turned on after the body-diode of the first low-side transistor is turned on; the second low-side transistor is turned on after the body-diode of the second low-side transistor is turned on.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02M 7/219 - Conversion of ac power input into dc power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only in a bridge configuration
• H02M 1/00 - APPARATUS FOR CONVERSION BETWEEN AC AND AC, BETWEEN AC AND DC, OR BETWEEN DC AND DC, AND FOR USE WITH MAINS OR SIMILAR POWER SUPPLY SYSTEMS; CONVERSION OF DC OR AC INPUT POWER INTO SURGE OUTPUT POWER; CONTROL OR REGULATION THEREOF - Details of apparatus for conversion
• H02M 1/08 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters

Abstract

A multi-stage amplifier circuit includes: a front stage amplification circuit, for generating a front stage amplification signal according to a difference between a primary reference signal and a primary feedback signal; an output adjustment circuit, for generating a driving signal according to the front stage amplification signal; and an output transistor, controlled by the driving signal to generate an output signal. The output adjustment circuit includes: an adjustment transistor biased by a differential current of the front stage amplification signal; and an impedance adjustment device biased by the differential current. A resistance of the impedance adjustment device is determined by a difference between an adjustment feedback signal and an adjustment reference signal. The driving signal is determined by a product of a resistance of the impedance adjustment device multiplied by the differential current of the front stage amplification signal, and a drain-source voltage of the adjustment transistor.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02M 3/155 - Conversion of dc power input into dc power output without intermediate conversion into ac by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only
• H03F 3/16 - Amplifiers with only discharge tubes or only semiconductor devices as amplifying elements with semiconductor devices only with field-effect devices

Abstract

A buck-boost switching regulator includes: a power switch circuit including an input switch unit and an output switch unit; a bypass control circuit configured to operably generate a bypass control signal according to a conversion voltage difference between an input voltage of an input power and an output voltage of an output power and according to whether an inductor current flowing through an inductor reaches an output current of the output power; and a bypass switch circuit, wherein when the conversion voltage difference is below a reference voltage and when the inductor current flowing through the inductor reaches the output current, the bypass control signal controls the bypass switch circuit to electrically connect the input power with the output power, so that the buck-boost switching regulator operates in a bypass mode.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02M 3/158 - Conversion of dc power input into dc power output without intermediate conversion into ac by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only with automatic control of output voltage or current, e.g. switching regulators including plural semiconductor devices as final control devices for a single load
• H02M 1/00 - APPARATUS FOR CONVERSION BETWEEN AC AND AC, BETWEEN AC AND DC, OR BETWEEN DC AND DC, AND FOR USE WITH MAINS OR SIMILAR POWER SUPPLY SYSTEMS; CONVERSION OF DC OR AC INPUT POWER INTO SURGE OUTPUT POWER; CONTROL OR REGULATION THEREOF - Details of apparatus for conversion

Abstract

An impedance-tracking circuit includes a voltage divider, a first dynamic resistor, and a first amplifier. The voltage divider divides a voltage difference between a first voltage and a second voltage to generate a divided voltage. The first dynamic resistor has a first resistance value and is coupled between the first voltage and a third voltage. The first dynamic resistor adjusts the first resistance value according to a first control signal. The first amplifier compares the divided voltage with the third voltage to generate the first control signal.

IPC Classes  ?

• G05F 1/575 - Regulating voltage or current wherein the variable actually regulated by the final control device is dc using semiconductor devices in series with the load as final control devices characterised by the feedback circuit
• G05F 1/565 - Regulating voltage or current wherein the variable actually regulated by the final control device is dc using semiconductor devices in series with the load as final control devices sensing a condition of the system or its load in addition to means responsive to deviations in the output of the system, e.g. current, voltage, power factor
• H03F 3/45 - Differential amplifiers

Abstract

An integrated structure of CMOS devices includes: a semiconductor layer, insulation regions, a first high voltage P-type well and a second high voltage P-type well, a first high voltage N-type well and a second high voltage N-type well, a first low voltage P-type well and a second low voltage P-type well, a first low voltage N-type well and a second low voltage N-type well, and eight gates. A CMOS device having an ultra high threshold voltage is formed in ultra high threshold device region; a CMOS device having a high threshold voltage is formed in high threshold device region; a CMOS device having a middle threshold voltage is formed in the middle threshold device region; and a CMOS device having a low threshold voltage is formed in the low threshold device region.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01L 27/092 - Devices consisting of a plurality of semiconductor or other solid-state components formed in or on a common substrate including integrated passive circuit elements with at least one potential-jump barrier or surface barrier the substrate being a semiconductor body including only semiconductor components of a single kind including field-effect components only the components being field-effect transistors with insulated gate complementary MIS field-effect transistors
• H01L 21/8238 - Complementary field-effect transistors, e.g. CMOS

Abstract

An amplifier circuit having low parasitic pole effect includes a preamplifier, an output transistor and a buffer circuit. The buffer circuit generates a driving signal to control the output transistor according to a preamplification signal generated by the preamplifier. The buffer circuit includes: a buffer input transistor generating the driving signal, wherein an input impedance at its control end is less than that of the output transistor; a low output impedance circuit having an output impedance which is less than an inverting output impedance of the buffer input transistor; an amplification transistor generating an amplification signal at its inverting output; and an amplification stage circuit amplifying the amplification signal by an amplification ratio, so that an equivalent output impedance at a non-inverting output of the buffer input transistor is less than or equal to a product of the reciprocal of an intrinsic output impedance thereof and an amplification ratio.

IPC Classes  ?

• H03F 1/14 - Modifications of amplifiers to reduce detrimental influences of internal impedances of amplifying elements by use of neutralising means
• H03F 1/42 - Modifications of amplifiers to extend the bandwidth

Abstract

A high voltage complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) device includes: a semiconductor layer, plural insulation regions, a first N-type high voltage well and a second N-type high voltage well, which are formed by one same ion implantation process, a first P-type high voltage well and a second P-type high voltage well, which are formed by one same ion implantation process, a first drift oxide region and a second oxide region, which are formed by one same etching process by etching a drift oxide layer; a first gate and a second gate, which are formed by one same etching process by etching a polysilicon layer, an N-type source and an N-type drain, and a P-type source and a P-type drain.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01L 27/092 - Devices consisting of a plurality of semiconductor or other solid-state components formed in or on a common substrate including integrated passive circuit elements with at least one potential-jump barrier or surface barrier the substrate being a semiconductor body including only semiconductor components of a single kind including field-effect components only the components being field-effect transistors with insulated gate complementary MIS field-effect transistors
• H01L 29/78 - Field-effect transistors with field effect produced by an insulated gate
• H01L 21/8238 - Complementary field-effect transistors, e.g. CMOS
• H01L 29/66 - Types of semiconductor device

Abstract

A constant time buck-boost switching converter includes: a power switch circuit for switching a first terminal of an inductor between an input voltage and a ground, and for switching a second terminal of the inductor between an output voltage and the ground; and a modulation control circuit for generating a buck ramp signal and a boost ramp signal and for controlling the inductor according to comparisons of these two ramp signals with an error amplification signal, so as to convert the input voltage to the output voltage. The average levels of the buck ramp signal and the boost ramp signal are both equal to a product of the output voltage multiplied by a predetermined ratio. The upper limit of the buck ramp signal and the lower limit of the boost ramp signal are both equal to a product of the input voltage multiplied by the predetermined ratio.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02M 3/158 - Conversion of dc power input into dc power output without intermediate conversion into ac by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only with automatic control of output voltage or current, e.g. switching regulators including plural semiconductor devices as final control devices for a single load
• H02M 1/00 - APPARATUS FOR CONVERSION BETWEEN AC AND AC, BETWEEN AC AND DC, OR BETWEEN DC AND DC, AND FOR USE WITH MAINS OR SIMILAR POWER SUPPLY SYSTEMS; CONVERSION OF DC OR AC INPUT POWER INTO SURGE OUTPUT POWER; CONTROL OR REGULATION THEREOF - Details of apparatus for conversion

Abstract

A power conversion circuit includes a first and a second power converters for generating a first and a second driving voltages respectively. The second power converter is a switching converter. In a short-circuit detection mode, the first driving voltage is regulated to the first driving level, and the second power converter is configured to operate in a pulse frequency modulation mode to regulate the second driving voltage to a short-circuit detection level, and when a switching frequency of the second power converter exceeds a threshold frequency, a short-circuit condition between the second driving voltage and the first driving voltage is determined.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02M 3/158 - Conversion of dc power input into dc power output without intermediate conversion into ac by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only with automatic control of output voltage or current, e.g. switching regulators including plural semiconductor devices as final control devices for a single load
• H02M 1/32 - Means for protecting converters other than by automatic disconnection
• H02H 7/12 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements specially adapted for specific types of electric machines or apparatus or for sectionalised protection of cable or line systems, and effecting automatic switching in the event of an undesired change from norm for rectifiers for static converters or rectifiers
• G01R 31/52 - Testing for short-circuits, leakage current or ground faults

Abstract

A timing generator includes a first current source, a first switch, a second current source, a second switch, a third switch, a capacitor, a signal synthesizer, and a timing difference extractor. The first current source is for generating a first current according to the input voltage. The second current source is for generating a second current according to the input voltage. The first switch includes a control terminal for receiving a charging signal. The second switch includes a control terminal for receiving a timing difference signal. The third switch includes a control terminal for receiving a reset signal. The capacitor is coupled between a charging terminal and a ground terminal. The signal synthesizer is for generating a timing signal according to a charging voltage and a reference voltage. The timing difference extractor is for generating a timing difference signal according to the timing signal and a deformed timing signal.

IPC Classes  ?

• H03K 3/00 - Circuits for generating electric pulses; Monostable, bistable or multistable circuits
• H03K 3/017 - Adjustment of width or dutycycle of pulses
• H03K 5/24 - Circuits having more than one input and one output for comparing pulses or pulse trains with each other according to input signal characteristics, e.g. slope, integral the characteristic being amplitude
• H03K 3/037 - Bistable circuits
• H03K 19/20 - Logic circuits, i.e. having at least two inputs acting on one output; Inverting circuits characterised by logic function, e.g. AND, OR, NOR, NOT circuits

Abstract

A pulse width modulation (PWM) method for converting an input signal into an output PWM signal includes the following steps: generating a first linear periodic wave and a second linear periodic wave which are triangle waves or sawtooth waves, wherein the amplitude of the first linear periodic wave is greater than the amplitude of the second linear periodic wave; determining whether the level of the input signal is lower than a light load threshold; when the level of the input signal is lower than the light load threshold, generating the output PWM signal according to a comparison between the input signal and the second linear periodic wave; and when the level of the input signal is higher than the light load threshold, generating the output PWM signal according to a comparison between the input signal and the first linear periodic wave.

IPC Classes  ?

• H03K 3/017 - Adjustment of width or dutycycle of pulses
• H03K 3/023 - Generators characterised by the type of circuit or by the means used for producing pulses by the use of differential amplifiers or comparators, with internal or external positive feedback

Abstract

An NMOS half-bridge power device includes: a semiconductor layer, a plurality of insulation regions, a first N-type high voltage well and a second N-type high voltage well, which are formed by one same ion implantation process, a first P-type high voltage well and a second P-type high voltage well, which are formed by one same ion implantation process, a first drift oxide region and a second drift oxide region, which are formed by one same etch process including etching a drift oxide layer; a first gate and a second gate, which are formed by one same etch process including etching a poly silicon layer, a first P-type body region and a second P-type body region, which are formed by one same ion implantation process, a first N-type source and a first N-type drain, and a second N-type source and a second N-type drain.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01L 29/78 - Field-effect transistors with field effect produced by an insulated gate
• H01L 29/423 - Electrodes characterised by their shape, relative sizes or dispositions not carrying the current to be rectified, amplified or switched
• H01L 29/66 - Types of semiconductor device
• H01L 29/10 - Semiconductor bodies characterised by the shapes, relative sizes, or dispositions of the semiconductor regions with semiconductor regions connected to an electrode not carrying current to be rectified, amplified, or switched and such electrode being part of a semiconductor device which comprises three or more electrodes

Abstract

An integration manufacturing method of a depletion high voltage NMOS device and a depletion low voltage NMOS device includes: providing a substrate; forming a semiconductor layer on the substrate; forming insulation regions on the semiconductor layer; forming an N-type well in the depletion high voltage NMOS device region; forming a high voltage P-type well in the semiconductor layer, wherein the N-type well and the high voltage P-type well are in contact with each other in a channel direction; forming an oxide layer on the semiconductor layer after the N-type well and the high voltage P-type well formed; forming a low voltage P-type well; and forming an N-type high voltage channel region and an N-type low voltage channel region, such that each of the depletion high voltage NMOS device and the depletion low voltage NMOS device is turned ON when a gate-source voltage thereof is zero voltage.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01L 21/8234 - MIS technology

Abstract

A switched capacitor voltage converter circuit includes: a switched capacitor converter and a control circuit. In a charging process of a resonant operation mode, the switches in the switched capacitor converter operate to form a series connection of at least one capacitor and an inductor between a first voltage and a second voltage, as a charging path. In a discharging process of the resonant operation mode, the switches operate to form a series connection of each capacitor and the inductor between the second voltage and a ground level, thus forming plural discharging paths simultaneously or sequentially. In an inductor switching mode, the switches operate to couple one end of the inductor to the first voltage or the ground level alternatingly. The control circuit decides to operate in the resonant operation mode or the inductor switching mode according to the first voltage, thereby maintaining the second voltage within a predetermined range.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02M 3/07 - Conversion of dc power input into dc power output without intermediate conversion into ac by static converters using resistors or capacitors, e.g. potential divider using capacitors charged and discharged alternately by semiconductor devices with control electrode
• H02M 3/00 - Conversion of dc power input into dc power output
• H02M 1/00 - APPARATUS FOR CONVERSION BETWEEN AC AND AC, BETWEEN AC AND DC, OR BETWEEN DC AND DC, AND FOR USE WITH MAINS OR SIMILAR POWER SUPPLY SYSTEMS; CONVERSION OF DC OR AC INPUT POWER INTO SURGE OUTPUT POWER; CONTROL OR REGULATION THEREOF - Details of apparatus for conversion

Abstract

An integration manufacturing method of a high voltage device and a low voltage device includes: providing a substrate; forming a semiconductor layer on the substrate; forming insulation regions on the semiconductor layer, for defining a high voltage device region and a low voltage device region; forming a first high voltage well in the high voltage device region; forming a second high voltage well in the semiconductor layer, wherein the first high voltage well and the second high voltage well are in contact with each other in a channel direction; forming an oxide layer on the semiconductor layer, wherein the oxide layer overlays the high voltage device region and the low voltage device region; and forming a first low voltage well in the low voltage device region in the semiconductor layer.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01L 21/8234 - MIS technology

Abstract

A hybrid switching power converter is configured to perform power conversion between a first power, a second power, and a third power. The hybrid switching power converter includes a switched inductor conversion circuit and a switched capacitor conversion circuit, wherein the switched inductor conversion circuit is configured to perform the power conversion between the first power and the second power, and the switched capacitor conversion circuit is configured to perform the power conversion between the second power and the third power. The switched inductor conversion circuit includes a plurality of inductor switches, wherein the plural inductor switches include a first switch and a second switch. The switched capacitor conversion circuit includes a plurality of capacitor switches, wherein the plural capacitor switches include the first switch and the second switch.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02M 1/00 - APPARATUS FOR CONVERSION BETWEEN AC AND AC, BETWEEN AC AND DC, OR BETWEEN DC AND DC, AND FOR USE WITH MAINS OR SIMILAR POWER SUPPLY SYSTEMS; CONVERSION OF DC OR AC INPUT POWER INTO SURGE OUTPUT POWER; CONTROL OR REGULATION THEREOF - Details of apparatus for conversion

Abstract

A state detection circuit for detecting whether a state of an input node is floating, grounded, or electrically connected to an external voltage includes: a unidirectional device circuit and a determination circuit. The unidirectional device circuit electrically conducts a test node to a detection node unidirectionally. The detection node is coupled to the input node. The test node, the unidirectional device circuit, the detection node and the input node form a current path. The determination circuit determines a state of the input node according to a voltage level of the detection node. Within a detection stage, the state detection circuit provides a test voltage at the test node. A voltage of the detection node is determined by the input node, the test voltage, and a characteristic of the unidirectional device circuit.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01R 19/165 - Indicating that current or voltage is either above or below a predetermined value or within or outside a predetermined range of values
• G01R 31/317 - Testing of digital circuits

Abstract

A package structure includes: a heat dissipation substrate; at least one die, including a signal transmitting side and a heat conduction side, wherein the signal transmitting side and the heat conduction side are two opposite sides on the die, and the heat conduction side is disposed on and in contact with the heat dissipation substrate; plural metal bumps, disposed on the signal transmitting side; and a package material, encapsulating the die, a side of the heat dissipation substrate in contact with the die, and the metal bumps, wherein a portion of each metal bump is exposed to an outside of the package material.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01L 23/367 - Cooling facilitated by shape of device
• H01L 25/065 - Assemblies consisting of a plurality of individual semiconductor or other solid state devices all the devices being of a type provided for in the same subgroup of groups , or in a single subclass of , , e.g. assemblies of rectifier diodes the devices not having separate containers the devices being of a type provided for in group
• H01L 23/00 - SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES NOT COVERED BY CLASS - Details of semiconductor or other solid state devices
• H01L 21/56 - Encapsulations, e.g. encapsulating layers, coatings
• H01L 21/48 - Manufacture or treatment of parts, e.g. containers, prior to assembly of the devices, using processes not provided for in a single one of the groups
• H01L 23/31 - Encapsulation, e.g. encapsulating layers, coatings characterised by the arrangement
• H01L 23/373 - Cooling facilitated by selection of materials for the device

Abstract

A PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) controller includes a current detector, a current emulator, a voltage-to-current converter, and a current adder. The current detector detects a first current, and generates a second current according to the first current. The current detector receives an input voltage and outputs an output voltage. The current emulator obtains the relative information of a lower-gate current. The voltage-to-current converter draws a third current from the current emulator according to the input voltage and the output voltage. The current emulator generates a fourth current according to the relative information and the third current. The current adder adds the fourth current to the second current, so as to generate a sum current.

IPC Classes  ?

• H03K 7/08 - Duration or width modulation
• G01R 19/10 - Measuring sum, difference, or ratio

Abstract

A power factor correction converter includes a rectifier, a power factor correction controller, a power stage circuit, and a feedback circuit, wherein the power factor correction converter converts an AC voltage into an output voltage. The power factor correction controller includes an analog-to-digital converter, a digital peak-hold circuit, a reference voltage generator, an error amplifier, and a pulse-width modulation circuit, wherein the power factor correction controller generates a driving signal according to a rectification signal and a feedback signal. The digital peak-hold circuit includes a delay circuit, a digital rising detector, a tracking register, a digital falling detector, and a holding register, wherein the digital peak-hold circuit generates a peak signal according to a digital input signal.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02M 1/42 - Circuits or arrangements for compensating for or adjusting power factor in converters or inverters
• H03M 1/12 - Analogue/digital converters
• H02M 7/04 - Conversion of ac power input into dc power output without possibility of reversal by static converters
• H03K 5/1532 - Peak detectors

Abstract

A dimmer circuit includes a light emitting module, a first current source, a digital-to-analog converter, a switch, a second current source and a pulse width modulation generator. The light emitting module is for emitting light according to a driving current. The first current source includes a first terminal coupled to a second terminal of the light emitting module. The digital-to-analog converter is for generating a DC voltage according to a DC dimming code signal to control the first current source. The switch includes a first terminal coupled to a second terminal of the light emitting module. The second current source includes a first terminal coupled to a second terminal of the switch. The PWM generator is for generating a PWM voltage according to the PWM dimming code signal to control the second current source.

IPC Classes  ?

• H05B 45/325 - Pulse-width modulation [PWM]
• H05B 45/10 - Controlling the intensity of the light

Abstract

A power factor correction converter includes a power stage circuit, a current sensing circuit and a zero current prediction circuit. The power stage circuit converts a rectified power to an output power. The power stage circuit operates in a boundary conduction mode to correct a power factor of the rectified power. The current sensing circuit senses an inductor current to generate a sensing signal. The zero current prediction circuit controls at least one switch by: generating a second period according to a first period, wherein the first period is between when the sensing signal passes a first threshold and when the sensing signal passes a second threshold; and switching a state of the at least one switch at an end time point of the second period, wherein the end time point corresponds to a zero current time point at which the inductor current reaches zero.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02M 1/42 - Circuits or arrangements for compensating for or adjusting power factor in converters or inverters
• H02M 1/00 - APPARATUS FOR CONVERSION BETWEEN AC AND AC, BETWEEN AC AND DC, OR BETWEEN DC AND DC, AND FOR USE WITH MAINS OR SIMILAR POWER SUPPLY SYSTEMS; CONVERSION OF DC OR AC INPUT POWER INTO SURGE OUTPUT POWER; CONTROL OR REGULATION THEREOF - Details of apparatus for conversion

Abstract

A buck converter includes a quick response circuit, a compensator coupled to an output node, an interleaving logic circuit coupled to the compensator, a plurality of on-time generators, a plurality of OR gates coupled to the corresponding on-time generator, a plurality of power stages coupled to the corresponding OR gates, a plurality of inductors and an output capacitor. Each on-time generator is coupled to the interleaving logic circuit, an input node and the output node. The quick response circuit includes a voltage droop sensor coupled to the output node, a load frequency sensor coupled to the output node, a quick response signal generator coupled to the voltage droop sensor, a maximum quick response signal generator coupled to the voltage droop sensor and the load frequency sensor, an AND gate coupled to the quick response signal generator, the maximum quick response signal generator and the plurality of OR gates.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02M 3/158 - Conversion of dc power input into dc power output without intermediate conversion into ac by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only with automatic control of output voltage or current, e.g. switching regulators including plural semiconductor devices as final control devices for a single load
• H02M 1/00 - APPARATUS FOR CONVERSION BETWEEN AC AND AC, BETWEEN AC AND DC, OR BETWEEN DC AND DC, AND FOR USE WITH MAINS OR SIMILAR POWER SUPPLY SYSTEMS; CONVERSION OF DC OR AC INPUT POWER INTO SURGE OUTPUT POWER; CONTROL OR REGULATION THEREOF - Details of apparatus for conversion
• H02M 1/32 - Means for protecting converters other than by automatic disconnection

Abstract

A heat dissipation structure, includes: a lead frame, including a high temperature pad and a low temperature pad, the high temperature pad and the low temperature pad being two portions in the lead frame which are separated from each other, wherein a high heat generation component is disposed on the high temperature pad; and a high thermal conduction element, including two sides which are respectively directly connected with the high temperature pad and the low temperature pad, to dissipate the heat energy from the high heat generation component to the low temperature pad.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01L 23/495 - Lead-frames

Abstract

A lead frame includes: at least one ductile structure, including a bond area, a die paddle, or a lead finger; and at least one sacrificial structure, connected between a corresponding ductile structure and a corresponding near portion in the lead frame, wherein the near portion is a portion of the lead frame close to the ductile structure.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01L 23/495 - Lead-frames
• H01L 23/31 - Encapsulation, e.g. encapsulating layers, coatings characterised by the arrangement
• H01L 21/48 - Manufacture or treatment of parts, e.g. containers, prior to assembly of the devices, using processes not provided for in a single one of the groups
• H01L 21/56 - Encapsulations, e.g. encapsulating layers, coatings

Abstract

A multi-mode power system includes a battery module, a first conversion circuit, and a second conversion circuit. The battery module includes a battery path switch and a battery group. The first conversion circuit includes switches and a first capacitor, wherein the switches include the battery path switch. The multi-mode power system operates in one of plural operation mode combinations, wherein when the first conversion circuit operates in a first outgoing mode or a first bypass mode, the second conversion circuit operates in a second incoming mode, a second outgoing mode, or a second bypass mode; when the first conversion circuit operates in a first incoming mode, the second conversion circuit operates in the second incoming mode or the second bypass mode.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02M 3/158 - Conversion of dc power input into dc power output without intermediate conversion into ac by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only with automatic control of output voltage or current, e.g. switching regulators including plural semiconductor devices as final control devices for a single load

Abstract

A switched capacitor converter includes plural switch units. The switch units are configured to switch a coupling relationship of a capacitor between a first power and a second power, wherein at least one of the switch units includes a switch circuit. The switch circuit includes a first switch, a second switch, and a switch driving circuit, wherein the conduction resistance of the first switch is greater than the conduction resistance of the second switch, and the parasitic capacitance of the first switch is less than the parasitic capacitance of the second switch. The switch driving circuit turns on the first switch before the second switch is turned on and/or turns off the first switch after the second switch is turned off, such that the switching loss of the switch circuit is less than a predetermined target value.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02M 3/07 - Conversion of dc power input into dc power output without intermediate conversion into ac by static converters using resistors or capacitors, e.g. potential divider using capacitors charged and discharged alternately by semiconductor devices with control electrode
• H02M 3/158 - Conversion of dc power input into dc power output without intermediate conversion into ac by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only with automatic control of output voltage or current, e.g. switching regulators including plural semiconductor devices as final control devices for a single load

Abstract

An electronic device for controlling an LRA (Linear Resonant Actuator) includes a signal generator, a driver, a delay unit, a sensor, and a DSP (Digital Signal Processor). The signal generator generates a digital signal. The driver drives the LRA according to the digital signal. The delay unit delays the digital signal for a predetermined time, so as to generate an estimated voltage signal. The sensor detects the current flowing through the LRA, so as to generate a sensing current signal. The DSP controls the resonant frequency or the gain value of the signal generator according to the estimated voltage signal and the sensing current signal.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02K 33/04 - Motors with reciprocating, oscillating or vibrating magnet, armature or coil system with armatures moved one way by energisation of a single coil system and returned by mechanical force, e.g. by springs wherein the frequency of operation is determined by the frequency of uninterrupted AC energisation
• H02P 25/06 - Linear motors
• H02P 6/00 - Arrangements for controlling synchronous motors or other dynamo-electric motors using electronic commutation dependent on the rotor position; Electronic commutators therefor

Abstract

A charger circuit includes: a power stage circuit configured to operate at least one power switch according to an operation signal, so as to convert an input power to a charging power to charge a battery; a control circuit coupled to the power stage circuit and configured to generate the operation signal according to a current feedback signal and a voltage feedback signal; a voltage feedback circuit configured to compare a voltage sensing signal related to a charging voltage of the charging power with a voltage reference level, so as to generate the voltage feedback signal; a battery core voltage drop sensing circuit coupled to a battery core of the battery and configured to sense a battery core voltage drop of the battery core, so as to generate a battery core voltage drop sensing signal; and an adjustment circuit coupled to the battery core voltage drop sensing circuit and configured to generate an adjustment signal according to the battery core voltage drop sensing signal, so as to adaptively adjust the voltage reference level.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
• H02J 7/04 - Regulation of the charging current or voltage
• G01R 31/3835 - Arrangements for monitoring battery or accumulator variables, e.g. SoC involving only voltage measurements

Abstract

An electronic circuit includes a first transistor coupled between a first node and a supply voltage and controlled by a first node, a second transistor coupled between a second node and the supply voltage and controlled by the first node, a third transistor coupled between a third node and the supply voltage and controlled by a fourth node, a fourth transistor coupled between the fourth node and the supply voltage and controlled by the fourth node, a fifth transistor coupled between the first node and the fifth node and controlled by a reference voltage, a sixth transistor coupled between the second node and a ground and controlled by the third node, a seventh transistor coupled between the fourth node and the ground and controlled by the second node, a first resistor coupled the fourth node to the ground, and a second resistor coupled to the fifth node.

IPC Classes  ?

• G05F 3/26 - Current mirrors

Abstract

A power device includes: a semiconductor layer, a well region, a body region, a gate, a source, a drain, a field oxide region, and a self-aligned drift region. The field oxide region is formed on an upper surface of the semiconductor layer, wherein the field oxide region is located between the gate and the drain. The field oxide region is formed by steps including a chemical mechanical polish (CMP) process step. The self-aligned drift region is formed in the semiconductor layer, wherein the self-aligned drift region is entirely located vertically below and in contact with the field oxide region.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01L 29/78 - Field-effect transistors with field effect produced by an insulated gate
• H01L 29/06 - Semiconductor bodies characterised by the shapes, relative sizes, or dispositions of the semiconductor regions
• H01L 29/10 - Semiconductor bodies characterised by the shapes, relative sizes, or dispositions of the semiconductor regions with semiconductor regions connected to an electrode not carrying current to be rectified, amplified, or switched and such electrode being part of a semiconductor device which comprises three or more electrodes
• H01L 29/40 - Electrodes
• H01L 21/265 - Bombardment with wave or particle radiation with high-energy radiation producing ion implantation
• H01L 21/266 - Bombardment with wave or particle radiation with high-energy radiation producing ion implantation using masks
• H01L 21/3105 - After-treatment
• H01L 21/765 - Making of isolation regions between components by field-effect
• H01L 29/66 - Types of semiconductor device

Abstract

A power device includes: a semiconductor layer, a well region, a body region, a gate, a source, a drain, a first salicide block (SAB) layer and a second SAB layer. The first SAB layer is formed on a top surface of the semiconductor layer, and is located between the gate and the drain, wherein a part of the well is located vertically below and in contact with the first SAB layer. The second SAB layer is formed vertically above and in contact with the first SAB layer.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01L 29/40 - Electrodes
• H01L 29/78 - Field-effect transistors with field effect produced by an insulated gate
• H01L 29/10 - Semiconductor bodies characterised by the shapes, relative sizes, or dispositions of the semiconductor regions with semiconductor regions connected to an electrode not carrying current to be rectified, amplified, or switched and such electrode being part of a semiconductor device which comprises three or more electrodes
• H01L 21/765 - Making of isolation regions between components by field-effect
• H01L 29/66 - Types of semiconductor device

Goods & Services

computer programming; computer software design; computer software consultancy; computer system design; installation of computer software; research and development of new products for others; technological research; design of integrated circuits.

Goods & Services

computer memory devices; computers; circuit boards; digital to analogue converters; analogue to digital converters; voltage regulators; electronic power supplies; chips[integrated circuits]; semi-conductors; interfaces for computers; microchips; integrated circuits.

Abstract

A switched capacitor voltage converter circuit includes: a switched capacitor converter and a control circuit; wherein the control circuit adjusts operation frequencies and/or duty ratios of operation signals which control switches of the switched capacitor converter, so as to adjust a ratio of a first voltage to a second voltage to a predetermined ratio. When the control circuit decreases the duty ratios of the operation signals, if a part of the switches of the switched capacitor converter are turned ON, an inductor current flowing toward the second voltage is in a first state; if the inductor current continues to flow via a current freewheeling path, the inductor current flowing toward the second voltage becomes in a second state. A corresponding inductor is thereby switched between the first state and the second state to perform inductive power conversion.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02M 3/07 - Conversion of dc power input into dc power output without intermediate conversion into ac by static converters using resistors or capacitors, e.g. potential divider using capacitors charged and discharged alternately by semiconductor devices with control electrode
• H02M 1/00 - APPARATUS FOR CONVERSION BETWEEN AC AND AC, BETWEEN AC AND DC, OR BETWEEN DC AND DC, AND FOR USE WITH MAINS OR SIMILAR POWER SUPPLY SYSTEMS; CONVERSION OF DC OR AC INPUT POWER INTO SURGE OUTPUT POWER; CONTROL OR REGULATION THEREOF - Details of apparatus for conversion

Abstract

A switching power converter includes: a power stage circuit, including at least one transistor which is configured to operably switch an inductor to convert an input power to an output power; and an active EMI filter circuit, including at least one amplifier, wherein the at least one amplifier is configured to operably sense a noise input signal which is related to a switching noise caused by the switching of the power stage circuit, and amplify the noise input signal to generate a noise canceling signal, wherein the noise canceling signal is injected into an input node of the switching power converter, so as to suppress the switching noise and thus reducing EMI, wherein the input power is provided through the input node to the power stage circuit.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02M 1/44 - Circuits or arrangements for compensating for electromagnetic interference in converters or inverters
• H02M 1/34 - Snubber circuits
• H02M 3/158 - Conversion of dc power input into dc power output without intermediate conversion into ac by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only with automatic control of output voltage or current, e.g. switching regulators including plural semiconductor devices as final control devices for a single load

Abstract

A wireless charging system includes a wireless power transmitter and N wireless power receivers. The wireless power transmitter includes a power input terminal for receiving an input power, and M transmission modules. Each transmission module includes a power controller, a power management unit, a bridge driver, and a transmission unit. The N wireless power receivers are for receiving N wireless power signals from N transmission units of N transmission modules respectively, and wirelessly transmitting the N communication signals to the N transmission units of the N transmission modules respectively. The M power management units of the M transmission modules are coupled to each other and transmit control signals for handshaking communication.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02J 50/40 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using two or more transmitting or receiving devices
• H02J 50/80 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power involving the exchange of data, concerning supply or distribution of electric power, between transmitting devices and receiving devices
• H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
• H02J 50/10 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using inductive coupling
• G08C 17/02 - Arrangements for transmitting signals characterised by the use of a wireless electrical link using a radio link

Abstract

An intelligent power module includes: an encapsulating material structure; a lead frame which is at least partially encapsulated inside the encapsulating material structure, wherein all portions of the lead frame encapsulated inside the encapsulating material structure are at a same planar level; and a heat dissipation structure, which is connected to the lead frame.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01L 23/495 - Lead-frames
• H01L 23/00 - SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES NOT COVERED BY CLASS - Details of semiconductor or other solid state devices
• H01L 25/065 - Assemblies consisting of a plurality of individual semiconductor or other solid state devices all the devices being of a type provided for in the same subgroup of groups , or in a single subclass of , , e.g. assemblies of rectifier diodes the devices not having separate containers the devices being of a type provided for in group
• H01L 21/48 - Manufacture or treatment of parts, e.g. containers, prior to assembly of the devices, using processes not provided for in a single one of the groups
• H01L 21/56 - Encapsulations, e.g. encapsulating layers, coatings
• H01L 23/31 - Encapsulation, e.g. encapsulating layers, coatings characterised by the arrangement

Abstract

A charging control method includes: converting an input power to a DC power; receiving the DC power by a detachable cable to generate a bus power; converting the bus power to a charging power for charging a battery in a charging period; and adjusting the DC power and/or the charging power to track a maximum of a power conversion efficiency; wherein the power conversion efficiency includes one of the following: an input power conversion efficiency, which is a conversion efficiency of converting the input power to the charging power; a DC power conversion efficiency, which is a conversion efficiency of converting the DC power to the charging power; or a bus power conversion efficiency, which is a conversion efficiency of converting the bus power to the charging power.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
• H02M 1/00 - APPARATUS FOR CONVERSION BETWEEN AC AND AC, BETWEEN AC AND DC, OR BETWEEN DC AND DC, AND FOR USE WITH MAINS OR SIMILAR POWER SUPPLY SYSTEMS; CONVERSION OF DC OR AC INPUT POWER INTO SURGE OUTPUT POWER; CONTROL OR REGULATION THEREOF - Details of apparatus for conversion

Abstract

An intelligent power module, which includes: a lead frame; a plurality of signal processing chips, disposed on the lead frame; at least one bridge die, configured to operably transmit signals among the signal processing chips; and a package structure, encapsulating the lead frame, the signal processing chips and the bridge die.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01L 23/495 - Lead-frames
• H01L 23/31 - Encapsulation, e.g. encapsulating layers, coatings characterised by the arrangement

Abstract

A power device includes: a semiconductor layer, a well region, a body region, a gate, a sub-gate, a source, a drain, and an electric field adjustment region. The sub-gate is formed above a top surface of the semiconductor layer, wherein a portion of the well region is located vertically beneath the sub-gate. The sub-gate is not directly connected to the gate. The electric field adjustment region has a conductivity type which is opposite to that of the well region. The electric field adjustment region is formed beneath and not in contact with the top surface of the semiconductor layer. The electric field adjustment region is located in the well region of the semiconductor layer, and at least a portion of the electric field adjustment region is located vertically beneath the sub-gate.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01L 29/78 - Field-effect transistors with field effect produced by an insulated gate
• H01L 29/06 - Semiconductor bodies characterised by the shapes, relative sizes, or dispositions of the semiconductor regions
• H01L 29/10 - Semiconductor bodies characterised by the shapes, relative sizes, or dispositions of the semiconductor regions with semiconductor regions connected to an electrode not carrying current to be rectified, amplified, or switched and such electrode being part of a semiconductor device which comprises three or more electrodes
• H01L 21/265 - Bombardment with wave or particle radiation with high-energy radiation producing ion implantation
• H01L 21/266 - Bombardment with wave or particle radiation with high-energy radiation producing ion implantation using masks
• H01L 21/761 - PN junctions
• H01L 21/762 - Dielectric regions
• H01L 29/66 - Types of semiconductor device

Abstract

A chip package unit includes: a base material; at least one chip, disposed on the base material; a package material, enclosing the base material and the chip; and at least one heat dissipation paste curing layer, formed by curing the heat dissipation paste, on a top side of the package material or a back side of the chip in a printed pattern.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01L 23/34 - Arrangements for cooling, heating, ventilating or temperature compensation
• H01L 23/31 - Encapsulation, e.g. encapsulating layers, coatings characterised by the arrangement
• H01L 21/56 - Encapsulations, e.g. encapsulating layers, coatings

Abstract

Provided is a transdermal microneedle array patch, including: a bottom cover; a top cover; a substrate disposed within the top cover; and a first probe and a second probe disposed between the bottom cover and the top cover and electrically connected the substrate. The first and second probes form an open circuit. While the bottom cover is combined with the top cover to form the transdermal microneedle array patch, the first and second probes form a closed circuit.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value
• A61B 5/15 - Devices for taking samples of blood
• A61B 5/1486 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value using enzyme electrodes, e.g. with immobilised oxidase
• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons

Abstract

A resonant switching power converter circuit including: a switching converter, a control circuit and a pre-charging circuit; wherein the control circuit controls a first switch of the switching converter in a pre-charging mode, so as to control electrical connections between a first power and at least one of plural capacitors of the switching converter, and to control other switches of the switching converter, so as to control the pre-charging circuit to charge at least one capacitor to a predetermined voltage; wherein in a start-up mode, the plural switches control electrical connections of the capacitors according to first and second operation signals, such that after the pre-charging mode ends, the switching converter subsequently operates in the start-up mode; wherein in the start-up mode, the first and second operation signals have respective ON periods, and the time lengths of the ON periods increase gradually.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02M 3/07 - Conversion of dc power input into dc power output without intermediate conversion into ac by static converters using resistors or capacitors, e.g. potential divider using capacitors charged and discharged alternately by semiconductor devices with control electrode
• H02M 1/36 - Means for starting or stopping converters
• H02M 3/00 - Conversion of dc power input into dc power output
• H02M 3/158 - Conversion of dc power input into dc power output without intermediate conversion into ac by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only with automatic control of output voltage or current, e.g. switching regulators including plural semiconductor devices as final control devices for a single load
• H02M 1/00 - APPARATUS FOR CONVERSION BETWEEN AC AND AC, BETWEEN AC AND DC, OR BETWEEN DC AND DC, AND FOR USE WITH MAINS OR SIMILAR POWER SUPPLY SYSTEMS; CONVERSION OF DC OR AC INPUT POWER INTO SURGE OUTPUT POWER; CONTROL OR REGULATION THEREOF - Details of apparatus for conversion

Abstract

A spread spectrum switching power converter circuit includes: a power stage circuit which includes an inductor and a power switch and is configured to switch the power switch according to a switching signal having spread spectrum for power conversion; a variable frequency oscillator, which generates a spread spectrum clock signal according to a spread spectrum control signal; a spread spectrum control circuit, which generates the spread spectrum control signal according to a first clock signal and a second clock signal; and a pulse width modulation circuit, configured to generate the switching signal according to a feedback signal based on the spread spectrum clock signal. The spread spectrum control circuit generates the spread spectrum control signal by sampling and combining a periodic waveform and a random waveform. The random waveform is generated according to the first clock signal and the periodic waveform is generated according to the second clock signal.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02M 3/158 - Conversion of dc power input into dc power output without intermediate conversion into ac by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only with automatic control of output voltage or current, e.g. switching regulators including plural semiconductor devices as final control devices for a single load
• H03K 3/017 - Adjustment of width or dutycycle of pulses
• H02M 1/00 - APPARATUS FOR CONVERSION BETWEEN AC AND AC, BETWEEN AC AND DC, OR BETWEEN DC AND DC, AND FOR USE WITH MAINS OR SIMILAR POWER SUPPLY SYSTEMS; CONVERSION OF DC OR AC INPUT POWER INTO SURGE OUTPUT POWER; CONTROL OR REGULATION THEREOF - Details of apparatus for conversion
• H02M 3/335 - Conversion of dc power input into dc power output with intermediate conversion into ac by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode to produce the intermediate ac using devices of a triode or a transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only

Abstract

A DC-DC power conversion system includes a resonant switched-capacitor converter and a controller. The resonant switched-capacitor converter is switched between a first state and a second state to generate an output voltage, and includes an input terminal, a resonant tank, an output capacitor, a first set of switches and a second set of switches. The input terminal is used to receive an input voltage. The output capacitor is used to generate the output voltage. The first set of switches is turned on in the first state and turned off in the second state according to a first control signal. The second set of switches is turned on in the second state and turned off in the first state according to a second control signal. The controller adjusts the first control signal and the second control signal according to the output voltage.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02M 3/07 - Conversion of dc power input into dc power output without intermediate conversion into ac by static converters using resistors or capacitors, e.g. potential divider using capacitors charged and discharged alternately by semiconductor devices with control electrode
• H02M 1/00 - APPARATUS FOR CONVERSION BETWEEN AC AND AC, BETWEEN AC AND DC, OR BETWEEN DC AND DC, AND FOR USE WITH MAINS OR SIMILAR POWER SUPPLY SYSTEMS; CONVERSION OF DC OR AC INPUT POWER INTO SURGE OUTPUT POWER; CONTROL OR REGULATION THEREOF - Details of apparatus for conversion
• H02M 3/00 - Conversion of dc power input into dc power output

Abstract

A high voltage device is used as a lower switch in a power stage of a switching regulator. The high voltage device includes at least one lateral diffused metal oxide semiconductor (LDMOS) device, a first isolation region, a second isolation region, a third isolation region, and a current limiting device. The first isolation region is located in a semiconductor layer, and encloses the LDMOS device. The second isolation region has a first conductivity type, and encloses the first isolation region in the semiconductor layer. The third isolation region has a second conductivity type, and encloses the second isolation region in the semiconductor layer. The current limiting device is electrically connected to the second isolation region, and is configured to operably suppress a parasitic silicon controlled rectifier (SCR) from being turned on.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01L 27/02 - Devices consisting of a plurality of semiconductor or other solid-state components formed in or on a common substrate including integrated passive circuit elements with at least one potential-jump barrier or surface barrier
• H01L 21/8234 - MIS technology
• H01L 21/761 - PN junctions

Abstract

A high voltage device includes: a semiconductor layer, a well, a body region, a body contact, a gate, a source, and a drain. The body cofntact is configured as an electrical contact of the body region. The body contact and the source overlap with each other to define an overlap region. The body contact has a depth from an upper surface of the semiconductor layer, wherein the depth is deeper than a depth of the source, whereby a part of the body contact is located vertically below the overlap region. A length of the overlap region in a channel direction is not shorter than a predetermined length, so as to suppress a parasitic bipolar junction transistor from being turning on when the high voltage device operates, wherein the parasitic bipolar junction transistor is formed by a part of the well, a part of the body region and a part of the source.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01L 29/10 - Semiconductor bodies characterised by the shapes, relative sizes, or dispositions of the semiconductor regions with semiconductor regions connected to an electrode not carrying current to be rectified, amplified, or switched and such electrode being part of a semiconductor device which comprises three or more electrodes
• H01L 29/06 - Semiconductor bodies characterised by the shapes, relative sizes, or dispositions of the semiconductor regions
• H01L 29/78 - Field-effect transistors with field effect produced by an insulated gate
• H01L 21/74 - Making of buried regions of high impurity concentration, e.g. buried collector layers, internal connections
• H01L 29/66 - Types of semiconductor device

Abstract

A spike suppression circuit includes a wide bandgap transistor, a first transistor, a clamping circuit, and a capacitor. The wide bandgap transistor is depletion-type. The first transistor is coupled in series with the wide bandgap transistor. The clamping circuit provides a voltage difference, and is coupled to a common node between the wide bandgap transistor and the first transistor. The capacitor provides a supply voltage for the clamping circuit. When the first transistor is turned off, the capacitor can recycle spike energy at the common node.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02M 1/34 - Snubber circuits
• H02M 3/335 - Conversion of dc power input into dc power output with intermediate conversion into ac by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode to produce the intermediate ac using devices of a triode or a transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only
• H02M 1/32 - Means for protecting converters other than by automatic disconnection
• H03K 3/0233 - Bistable circuits
• H02M 1/00 - APPARATUS FOR CONVERSION BETWEEN AC AND AC, BETWEEN AC AND DC, OR BETWEEN DC AND DC, AND FOR USE WITH MAINS OR SIMILAR POWER SUPPLY SYSTEMS; CONVERSION OF DC OR AC INPUT POWER INTO SURGE OUTPUT POWER; CONTROL OR REGULATION THEREOF - Details of apparatus for conversion
• G05F 1/575 - Regulating voltage or current wherein the variable actually regulated by the final control device is dc using semiconductor devices in series with the load as final control devices characterised by the feedback circuit
• G05F 3/18 - Regulating voltage or current wherein the variable is dc using uncontrolled devices with non-linear characteristics being semiconductor devices using Zener diodes
• H02H 9/04 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for limiting excess current or voltage without disconnection responsive to excess voltage
• G01R 19/165 - Indicating that current or voltage is either above or below a predetermined value or within or outside a predetermined range of values

Abstract

A switched capacitor converter circuit includes: a conversion capacitor; an output capacitor; and switches configured to switch the coupling configurations of the conversion capacitor and the output capacitor according to a level of the first power supply voltage of the switched capacitor converter circuit, to generate the second power supply voltage at the output capacitor according to the first power supply voltage. The second power supply voltage provides power to control the power converter circuit. When the first power supply voltage is higher than a high threshold, the switched capacitor converter circuit controls the second power supply voltage to be lower than the first power supply voltage. When the first power supply voltage is lower than a low threshold, the switched capacitor converter circuit controls the second power supply voltage to be higher than the first power supply voltage.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02M 3/07 - Conversion of dc power input into dc power output without intermediate conversion into ac by static converters using resistors or capacitors, e.g. potential divider using capacitors charged and discharged alternately by semiconductor devices with control electrode
• H02M 3/335 - Conversion of dc power input into dc power output with intermediate conversion into ac by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode to produce the intermediate ac using devices of a triode or a transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only
• H02M 1/38 - Means for preventing simultaneous conduction of switches

Abstract

A switching regulator includes a first switch, a second switch, an inductor coupled to the first and second switches, and a control circuit. The control circuit controls the first switch to be ON for an ON time period. Next, the control circuit controls the first and second switches to be OFF for a first dead time period. Next, the control circuit controls the second switch to be ON for a synchronous rectification time period. Next, the control circuit controls the first and second switches to be OFF for a second dead time period. Next, the control circuit controls the second switch to be ON for a zero-voltage-switching pulse time period. Next, the control circuit controls the first and second switches to be OFF for a third dead time period. By the above operations, the first switch achieves soft switching.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02M 3/158 - Conversion of dc power input into dc power output without intermediate conversion into ac by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only with automatic control of output voltage or current, e.g. switching regulators including plural semiconductor devices as final control devices for a single load
• H02M 1/00 - APPARATUS FOR CONVERSION BETWEEN AC AND AC, BETWEEN AC AND DC, OR BETWEEN DC AND DC, AND FOR USE WITH MAINS OR SIMILAR POWER SUPPLY SYSTEMS; CONVERSION OF DC OR AC INPUT POWER INTO SURGE OUTPUT POWER; CONTROL OR REGULATION THEREOF - Details of apparatus for conversion

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