Abstract: A ripple amplitude compensation circuit for ripple-based control of DC-DC converter, wherein the ripple amplitude compensation circuit for adjusts the gains of the voltage loop and ripple loop according to the ripple amplitude. With the present invention, the ripple-based control loop's performance can be optimized.

Abstract: A ramp generator for and method of generating a voltage ramp signal with very long ramping up time on a silicon chip, wherein the method includes a control loop providing a switched-capacitor circuit for generating the voltage ramp signal.

Abstract: A deadtime control scheme for improving buck converter light load efficiency.

Abstract: A deadtime control scheme for improving buck converter light load efficiency.

Abstract: A ramp generator for a constant on-time DC-DC converter, wherein the ramp generator is configured to reduce DC offset and smooth transitions between conduction modes. The ramp voltage generator includes a common voltage generator suitable for generating a common voltage; a first ramp voltage generation block suitable for generating a first ramp voltage responsive to a first switching signal and a control signal, wherein the first switching signal resets one or more valley points of the first ramp voltage to one or more valley points of the common voltage; and a second ramp voltage generation block suitable for generating a second ramp voltage responsive to a second switching signal, the first ramp voltage, and the control signal.

Abstract: A ramp generator for a constant on-time DC-DC converter, wherein the ramp generator is configured to reduce DC offset and smooth transitions between conduction modes. The ramp voltage generator includes a common voltage generator suitable for generating a common voltage; a first ramp voltage generation block suitable for generating a first ramp voltage responsive to a first switching signal and a control signal, wherein the first switching signal resets one or more valley points of the first ramp voltage to one or more valley points of the common voltage; and a second ramp voltage generation block suitable for generating a second ramp voltage responsive to a second switching signal, the first ramp voltage, and the control signal.

Abstract: A frequency lock loop for a constant switching frequency of DC-DC converter, wherein the frequency lock loop includes a modulation circuit to generate a modulation signal in response to an input signal of the DC-DC converter and a frequency signal. Wherein a timer of the DC-DC converter generates a timing signal in response to the input signal, and wherein the frequency signal is a function of the timing signal.

Abstract: A metallization structure of distributed gate drive enabling the switching behavior of different MOSFET arrays and fingers to be more unified while maintaining the same Rdson and Qg performance. This balances the transient current between MOSFET arrays and fingers during switching, allowing the device to operate at a much higher current.

Abstract: Generally speaking, a pulse generation unit can aid load transient response for a DC-to-DC converter. In some examples, a pulse generation unit is coupled to an output voltage of the DC-to-DC converter. The pulse generation unit includes a transient sensing unit and a clock augmentation unit. The transient sensing unit monitors the output of the DC-to-DC converter. When the transient sensing unit detects a load transient, the transient sensing unit generates an additional clock pulse. The clock augmentation unit augments an existing clock signal to include the additional clock pulse.

Abstract: A system includes an input voltage supply and advanced current mode (ACM) converter device coupled to the input voltage supply. The ACM converter device (102) includes a pulse-skipping mode (PSM) transitions controller configured to switch between PSM and discontinuous conduction mode (DCM). The system also includes an output inductor coupled to a switch node of the ACM converter device. The system also includes an output capacitor with a first terminal coupled to the output inductor and a second terminal coupled to a ground node. The system also includes a voltage divider in parallel with the output capacitor, where the voltage divider is configured to provide a feedback voltage to the ACM converter device.

Abstract: A system includes an input voltage supply and advanced current mode (ACM) converter device coupled to the input voltage supply. The ACM converter device (102) includes a pulse-skipping mode (PSM) transitions controller configured to switch between PSM and discontinuous conduction mode (DCM). The system also includes an output inductor coupled to a switch node of the ACM converter device. The system also includes an output capacitor with a first terminal coupled to the output inductor and a second terminal coupled to a ground node. The system also includes a voltage divider in parallel with the output capacitor, where the voltage divider is configured to provide a feedback voltage to the ACM converter device.

Abstract: In a power converter system, circuitry generates first and second PWM signals during a PWM cycle for controlling application of power to an inductor. Circuitry generates error signals having AC- and DC-components, the error signals being generated in response to indications of the power applied to or developed by the inductor. Circuitry generates a feedback control signal in response to the error signals. The first and second PWM signals are controlled in response to the feedback control signals.

Abstract: A phase generation circuit is disclosed. The circuit includes a ramp generation circuit arranged to generate a ramp signal in synchronization with a synchronization clock signal. A phase selection circuit generates a reference signal in response to a phase selection signal. A comparator has a first input terminal coupled to receive the ramp signal and a second input terminal coupled to receive the reference signal. The comparator produces a phase clock signal at an output terminal.

Abstract: In a power converter system, circuitry generates first and second PWM signals during a PWM cycle for controlling application of power to an inductor. Circuitry generates error signals having AC- and DC-components, the error signals being generated in response to indications of the power applied to or developed by the inductor. Circuitry generates a feedback control signal in response to the error signals. The first and second PWM signals are controlled in response to the feedback control signals.

Abstract: In a power converter system, circuitry generates first and second PWM signals during a PWM cycle for controlling application of power to an inductor. Circuitry generates error signals having AC- and DC-components, the error signals being generated in response to indications of the power applied to or developed by the inductor. Circuitry generates a feedback control signal in response to the error signals. The first and second PWM signals are controlled in response to the feedback control signals.

Abstract: In a power converter system, circuitry generates first and second PWM signals during a PWM cycle for controlling application of power to an inductor. Circuitry generates error signals having AC- and DC-components, the error signals being generated in response to indications of the power applied to or developed by the inductor. Circuitry generates a feedback control signal in response to the error signals. The first and second PWM signals are controlled in response to the feedback control signals.

Abstract: Generally speaking, a pulse generation unit can aid load transient response for a DC-to-DC converter. In some examples, a pulse generation unit is coupled to an output voltage of the DC-to-DC converter. The pulse generation unit includes a transient sensing unit and a clock augmentation unit. The transient sensing unit monitors the output of the DC-to-DC converter. When the transient sensing unit detects a load transient, the transient sensing unit generates an additional clock pulse. The clock augmentation unit augments an existing clock signal to include the additional clock pulse.

Abstract: A phase generation circuit is disclosed. The circuit includes a ramp generation circuit arranged to generate a ramp signal in synchronization with a synchronization clock signal. A phase selection circuit generates a reference signal in response to a phase selection signal. A comparator has a first input terminal coupled to receive the ramp signal and a second input terminal coupled to receive the reference signal. The comparator produces a phase clock signal at an output terminal.

Abstract: A controller for a multiphase power converter has a plurality of DC to DC converters coupled in parallel between a voltage source and a single output terminal is provided. The controller includes a voltage sensing circuit coupled to the output terminal. An internal pulse generating circuit is couplable to the voltage sensing circuit for generating an internal pseudo-pulse width modulated signal. An ON time signal distribution circuit is couplable to an output of the internal pulse generating circuit and couplable to driver circuit for driving each of the plurality of DC to DC converters. A multiphase power converter and method also disclosed.

Abstract: A DC-DC converter, having an input voltage and an output voltage, includes an inductor and a switch switching the input voltage to an input side of the inductor, where a feedback path controlling initiation of closing the switch includes capacitive coupling of the voltage at the input side of the inductor.