Patents by Inventor Yunping Lang

Yunping Lang has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 9059667
    Abstract: A class D audio amplifier having: an audio control circuit configured to provide a switching signal based on an input signal and a reference signal; an input capacitor coupled between the input signal and the first input terminal of the audio control circuit; an inductor having a first terminal coupled to the switching terminal of the audio control circuit, and a second terminal; an output capacitor having a first terminal coupled to second terminal of the inductor and a second terminal coupled to a load; and a noise suppression circuit having a first terminal coupled to the first input terminal of the audio control circuit, and a second terminal coupled to the switching terminal of the audio control circuit, wherein the noise suppression circuit charges the input capacitor and the output capacitor to reach a preset value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2015
    Assignee: Chengdu Monolithic Power Systems Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yunping Lang, Li Lian
  • Patent number: 8848945
    Abstract: The present technology relates generally to a closed-loop power stage and audio amplifier circuits comprising the same. The present technology further provides a method for controlling an amplifier circuit. The closed-loop power stage is configured to receive a PWM input signal having a first frequency and a first duty cycle, a power supply voltage, and a bias signal related to the power supply voltage, and to output a square-wave signal having a second frequency and a second duty cycle. The closed-loop power stage comprises a feedback loop which is configured to regulate the second duty cycle of the square-wave signal in response to a variation in the power supply voltage. The audio amplifier circuit comprising the closed-loop power stage may have a stable output voltage and thus have good power supply rejection performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Yunping Lang, Huijie Zhao, Huafei Ding
  • Patent number: 8618782
    Abstract: The embodiments of the present invention illustrate a means for digitally controlling a converter system and associated method. Wherein the means for digitally controlling a converter system comprises a means for generating a digital error signal according to an output voltage of the converter system and a reference voltage, a means for generating a digital control signal according to a digital reference signal and the digital error signal, and a means for generating a PWM signal according to the digital control signal in order to control the converter system. The means for digitally controlling a converter system and associated method at least alleviate the problem of limit-cycle oscillation, and promote the performance of system transient response and accuracy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Xiaoming Li, Yunping Lang
  • Publication number: 20130271215
    Abstract: A class D audio amplifier having: an audio control circuit configured to provide a switching signal based on an input signal and a reference signal; an input capacitor coupled between the input signal and the first input terminal of the audio control circuit; an inductor having a first terminal coupled to the switching terminal of the audio control circuit, and a second terminal; an output capacitor having a first terminal coupled to second terminal of the inductor and a second terminal coupled to a load; and a noise suppression circuit having a first terminal coupled to the first input terminal of the audio control circuit, and a second terminal coupled to the switching terminal of the audio control circuit, wherein the noise suppression circuit charges the input capacitor and the output capacitor to reach a preset value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2013
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Applicant: CHENGDU MONOLITHIC POWER SYSTEMS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yunping Lang, Li Lian
  • Patent number: 8514024
    Abstract: The embodiments of the present invention disclose a high power-supply rejection ratio (PSRR) amplifier circuit. The amplifier circuit comprises a low dropout regulator, a negative charge pump and an amplifier. The output voltages of the negative charge pump and the low dropout regulators don't track the change of input voltage. Therefore the amplifier circuit has high PSRR.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: Chengdu Monolithic Power Systems Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Rui Wang, Jinyan Lin, Huijie Zhao, Yunping Lang
  • Publication number: 20120049809
    Abstract: The embodiments of the present invention illustrate a means for digitally controlling a converter system and associated method. Wherein the means for digitally controlling a converter system comprises a means for generating a digital error signal according to an output voltage of the converter system and a reference voltage, a means for generating a digital control signal according to a digital reference signal and the digital error signal, and a means for generating a PWM signal according to the digital control signal in order to control the converter system. The means for digitally controlling a converter system and associated method at least alleviate the problem of limit-cycle oscillation, and promote the performance of system transient response and accuracy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2011
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Inventors: Xiaoming Li, Yunping Lang
  • Publication number: 20120049959
    Abstract: The embodiments of the present invention disclose a high power-supply rejection ratio (PSRR) amplifier circuit. The amplifier circuit comprises a low dropout regulator, a negative charge pump and an amplifier. The output voltages of the negative charge pump and the low dropout regulators don't track the change of input voltage. Therefore the amplifier circuit has high PSRR.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2011
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Inventors: Rui Wang, Jinyan Lin, Huijie Zhao, Yunping Lang
  • Publication number: 20120049954
    Abstract: The embodiments of the present circuit and method disclose an amplification circuit including a voltage regulator, a negative charge pump and an amplifier. The output of the voltage regulator supplies the upper voltage supply of the amplifier and the output of the negative charge pump supplies the lower voltage supply of the amplifier. The voltage regulator and the negative charge pump make the power supply of the amplifier flexible, easy to be fabricated in semiconductor process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2011
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Inventors: Rui Wang, Jinyan Lin, Huijie Zhao, Yunping Lang
  • Publication number: 20110305353
    Abstract: The present technology relates generally to a closed-loop power stage and audio amplifier circuits comprising the same. The present technology further provides a method for controlling an amplifier circuit. The closed-loop power stage is configured to receive a PWM input signal having a first frequency and a first duty cycle, a power supply voltage, and a bias signal related to the power supply voltage, and to output a square-wave signal having a second frequency and a second duty cycle. The closed-loop power stage comprises a feedback loop which is configured to regulate the second duty cycle of the square-wave signal in response to a variation in the power supply voltage. The audio amplifier circuit comprising the closed-loop power stage may have a stable output voltage and thus have good power supply rejection performance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2011
    Publication date: December 15, 2011
    Inventors: Yunping Lang, Huijie Zhao, Huafei Ding
  • Patent number: 8004360
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a Class-D power amplifier and control method thereof. In one embodiment, the amplifier feeds back the signal at the output node to the inverting input of the comparator, and provides a high frequency triangular wave signal to the non-inverting input of the comparator. In addition, the non-inverting input of the comparator may be coupled to an offset voltage, while the inverting input of the comparator may be coupled to a fixed-frequency rectangular wave signal, a feedback signal which is derived from the output stage and an input signal. In use, the switching frequency may be at least substantially fixed, so as to reduce the influence on the system caused by electromagnetic interruption (EMI). Further, the control circuit is simple, and some devices can be integrated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Junming Zhang, Yuancheng Ren, Yunping Lang
  • Publication number: 20100264985
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a Class-D power amplifier and control method thereof. In one embodiment, the amplifier feeds back the signal at the output node to the inverting input of the comparator, and provides a high frequency triangular wave signal to the non-inverting input of the comparator. In addition, the non-inverting input of the comparator may be coupled to an offset voltage, while the inverting input of the comparator may be coupled to a fixed-frequency rectangular wave signal, a feedback signal which is derived from the output stage and an input signal. In use, the switching frequency may be at least substantially fixed, so as to reduce the influence on the system caused by electromagnetic interruption (EMI). Further, the control circuit is simple, and some devices can be integrated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2010
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Inventors: Junming Zhang, Yuancheng Ren, Yunping Lang
  • Patent number: 7728666
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a Class-D power amplifier and control method thereof. In one embodiment, the amplifier feeds back the signal at the output node to the inverting input of the comparator, and provides a high frequency triangular wave signal to the non-inverting input of the comparator. In addition, the non-inverting input of the comparator may be coupled to an offset voltage, while the inverting input of the comparator may be coupled to a fixed-frequency rectangular wave signal, a feedback signal which is derived from the output stage and an input signal. In use, the switching frequency may be at least substantially fixed, so as to reduce the influence on the system caused by electromagnetic interruption (EMI). Further, the control circuit is simple, and some devices can be integrated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Assignee: Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Junming Zhang, Yuancheng Ren, Yunping Lang
  • Publication number: 20090045873
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a Class-D power amplifier and control method thereof. In one embodiment, the amplifier feeds back the signal at the output node to the inverting input of the comparator, and provides a high frequency triangular wave signal to the non-inverting input of the comparator. In addition, the non-inverting input of the comparator may be coupled to an offset voltage, while the inverting input of the comparator may be coupled to a fixed-frequency rectangular wave signal, a feedback signal which is derived from the output stage and an input signal. In use, the switching frequency may be at least substantially fixed, so as to reduce the influence on the system caused by electromagnetic interruption (EMI). Further, the control circuit is simple, and some devices can be integrated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2008
    Publication date: February 19, 2009
    Inventors: Junming Zhang, Yuancheng Ren, Yunping Lang
  • Patent number: RE42846
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a Class-D power amplifier and control method thereof. In one embodiment, the amplifier feeds back the signal at the output node to the inverting input of the comparator, and provides a high frequency triangular wave signal to the non-inverting input of the comparator. In addition, the non-inverting input of the comparator may be coupled to an offset voltage, while the inverting input of the comparator may be coupled to a fixed-frequency rectangular wave signal, a feedback signal which is derived from the output stage and an input signal. In use, the switching frequency may be at least substantially fixed, so as to reduce the influence on the system caused by electromagnetic interruption (EMI). Further, the control circuit is simple, and some devices can be integrated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2011
    Assignee: Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Junming Zhang, Yuancheng Ren, Yunping Lang