Abstract: This invention relates to a control circuit for the closed-loop control of an output voltage of a primary-controlled switched-mode power supply as well as an associated method. The switched-mode power supply comprises a primary-side switch and a transformer with at least one auxiliary winding in which an auxiliary voltage is induced after opening the primary-side switch. The voltage induced in the at least one auxiliary winding provides the basis for the measurement voltage passed to the control circuit and for the supply voltage of the control circuit. The invention also refers to an associated switched-mode power supply.

Abstract: The invention under consideration refers to a circuit arrangement for a switch-mode power supply, wherein the switch-mode power supply has a primary side, which can be connected to a supply voltage, and a secondary side, which can be connected to a consumer, and wherein the circuit arrangement comprises a primary-sided switch, a control circuit for controlling the primary-sided switch and additional active primary-sided components. Furthermore, the invention under consideration also refers to a switch-mode power supply with an active primary-sided circuit arrangement of that type.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a control circuit and an associated method of controlling the output voltage of a primarily controlled power switching supply with a primary-sided switch and a transformer with an auxiliary winding, in which after opening the primary-sided switch an auxiliary voltage for indicating the output voltage is induced. The induced voltage is supplied to a control circuit as control variable.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for controlling the output voltage of a primary-controlled switched-mode power supply unit having a primary-side switch and a transformer with an auxiliary winding in which an auxiliary voltage which images the output voltage is induced after the primary-side switch is opened. The voltage induced in the auxiliary winding is fed to a control circuit as the control variable. The present invention also relates to a control circuit for performing such a control method and to an associated switched-mode power supply unit. To adjust the output voltage and the output current in the simplest and most economical way while minimizing the cost of the components needed, the switching frequency of the primary-side switch is so adjusted in dependence on the auxiliary voltage in the present invention that the output voltage and the output current of the switched-mode power supply unit adopt values in accordance with a predetermined output characteristic.

Abstract: This invention relates to a primary-controlled switched-mode power supply of the type of a free-running flyback converter, which comprises a transformer with a primary-side winding, a secondary-side winding and at least one auxiliary winding. The switched-mode power supply comprises a primary-side switch, which is connected to the primary-side winding, in order to interrupt a current flow through the primary-side winding, a freely oscillating circuit for the generation of switching pulses, which drive the primary-side switch, and a circuit for generating an image voltage between the terminals of the auxiliary winding, in order to generate an image voltage, which on the primary side forms a voltage to be regulated on the secondary side.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a transformer with a coil body accommodating at least one primary coil and one secondary coil. It is the object of the present invention to provide a transformer which, using the smallest possible amount of high-grade insulation material, ensures good insulation while remaining compact and easily assembled. The object is achieved by a transformer of the above type which is characterized in that the coil body comprises at least one primary part, accommodating the primary coil, and one secondary part, accommodating the secondary coil, and wherein at least one section of the primary part can be covered by at least one section of the secondary part. This section of the secondary part performs the function of the fire-protection housing for the primary part of the transformer.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a circuit for current and voltage control in a switching power supply controlled on the primary side, comprising a transformer with a primary-sided and a secondary-sided main winding, wherein energy pulses are transmitted from the primary side to the secondary side. Furthermore, a primary-sided switch switches on an off a primary current through the primary-sided main winding. A primary current comparator determines a switch-off time of the switch depending on the primary current. In order to reduce the load dependency of the output voltage, the control variable is variably amplified by a feedback network and additionally the control variable is reduced depending on the output load through a correction network.

Abstract: This invention relates to a control circuit for the closed-loop control of an output voltage of a primary-controlled switched-mode power supply as well as an associated method. The switched-mode power supply comprises a primary-side switch and a transformer with at least one auxiliary winding in which an auxiliary voltage is induced after opening the primary-side switch. The voltage induced in the at least one auxiliary winding provides the basis for the measurement voltage passed to the control circuit and for the supply voltage of the control circuit. The invention also refers to an associated switched-mode power supply.

Abstract: A flexible flat conductor and a power supply unit including the flexible flat conductor. The flexible flat conductor includes at least two electrically conductive layers which are at least partially surrounded by an electrically insulating cover. The electrically conductive layers are insulated from one another by at least one dielectric layer arranged therebetween. At least a first one of the electrically conductive layers is patterned in at least one subarea thereof by openings in such a way that a plurality of meandrous elements is formed. The meandrous elements are serially juxtaposed in a plane defined by the fiat conductor, so as to form a filter structure.

Abstract: The invention under consideration refers to a circuit arrangement for a switch-mode power supply, wherein the switch-mode power supply has a primary side, which can be connected to a supply voltage, and a secondary side, which can be connected to a consumer, and wherein the circuit arrangement comprises a primary-sided switch, a control circuit for controlling the primary-sided switch and additional active primary-sided components. Furthermore, the invention under consideration also refers to a switch-mode power supply with an active primary-sided circuit arrangement of that type.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a control circuit and an associated method of controlling the output voltage of a primarily controlled power switching supply with a primary-sided switch and a transformer with an auxiliary winding, in which after opening the primary-sided switch an auxiliary voltage for indicating the output voltage is induced. The induced voltage is supplied to a control circuit as control variable.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a control circuit for controlling the output power of a primary-controlled switched mode power supply unit, which comprises a primary switch and a transformer with an auxiliary winding. Within the auxiliary winding, voltage pulses are induced by primary-sided switching operations, which can be taken into account when controlling the output power. In order to provide an improved control and an enhanced flexibility with respect to the operational parameters, the sampling instance is determined based on the duration of the voltage pulse at the auxiliary winding during a previous switching cycle. In order to detect a defective contact between the auxiliary winding and the control circuit in a particularly simple and secure manner, the negative voltage pulse at the auxiliary winding occurring when the switch is closed may be used for confirming a proper connection.

Abstract: A control circuit for controlling the output voltage of a primary-controlled switched mode power supply. The switched mode power supply includes a primary-side switch and a transformer with a primary winding, a secondary winding and a secondary-side auxiliary winding. The control circuit is connected to the auxiliary winding and a voltage tapping point between the secondary winding and the auxiliary winding. The control circuit includes a secondary-side switch and an RC element. The secondary-side switch short-circuits the connection between the output terminal and the voltage tapping point and the RC element provides positive and negative control pulses having a predefined time constant.

Abstract: The invention relates to a voltage transformer (1) including a housing (12) which encloses, at least partially, a mains plug (3, 4) connectable to a mains voltage source, a terminal plug (8) connectable to a terminal, and a voltage-transforming circuit, said housing (12) comprising a first housing component (2) and a second housing component (6) movably connected to said first housing component (2) by a guide means and implemented as a reception means (9) for receiving therein the terminal, and said voltage transformer (1) being adapted to be moved from a transport position to a charging position. In order to improve the handiness of the voltage transformer (1) during charging and, in particular, during transport, the present invention is so conceived that, at the transport position, the housing components (2, 6) have been moved relative to one another such that the space occupied at the transport position is smaller than that occupied at the charging position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for controlling the output voltage of a primary-controlled switched-mode power supply unit having a primary-side switch and a transformer with an auxiliary winding in which an auxiliary voltage which images the output voltage is induced after the primary-side switch is opened. The voltage induced in the auxiliary winding is fed to a control circuit as the control variable. The present invention also relates to a control circuit for performing such a control method and to an associated switched-mode power supply unit. To adjust the output voltage and the output current in the simplest and most economical way while minimizing the cost of the components needed, the switching frequency of the primary-side switch is so adjusted in dependence on the auxiliary voltage in the present invention that the output voltage and the output current of the switched-mode power supply unit adopt values in accordance with a predetermined output characteristic.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a control circuit for controlling the output power of a primary-controlled switched mode power supply unit, which comprises a primary switch and a transformer with an auxiliary winding. Within the auxiliary winding, voltage pulses are induced by primary-sided switching operations, which can be taken into account when controlling the output power. In order to provide an improved control and an enhanced flexibility with respect to the operational parameters, the sampling instance is determined based on the duration of the voltage pulse at the auxiliary winding during a previous switching cycle. In order to detect a defective contact between the auxiliary winding and the control circuit in a particularly simple and secure manner, the negative voltage pulse at the auxiliary winding occurring when the switch is closed may be used for confirming a proper connection.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a flexible flat conductor including at least two electrically conductive layers which are at least partially surrounded by an electrically insulating cover, said electrically conductive layers being insulated from one another by at least one dielectric layer arranged therebetween. Furthermore, the invention relates to a power supply unit provided with such a flexible flat conductor. In order to provide an improved flexible flat conductor as well as a power supply unit with such a flexible flat conductor, wherein the filtering can be improved, the amount of space required can be reduced and, at the same time, the cost of manufacture can be lowered, at least a first one of said electrically conductive layers is patterned in at least one subarea thereof by openings in such a way that a plurality of meandrous elements is formed, said meandrous elements being serially juxtaposed in a plane defined by the flat conductor, so as to form a filter structure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a control circuit for controlling the output voltage of a switched mode power supply which comprises a primary-side switch and a transformer with a primary winding and a secondary winding. The output voltage of the switched mode power supply is adapted to be tapped at a capacitor which is connected in parallel to said secondary winding. The control circuit is adapted to be connected to a connection of the capacitor and a connection of the secondary winding, said control circuit being a controllable synchronous rectifier. Making use of this control circuit, an improved control accuracy can be achieved and an existing residual ripple of the output voltage can be compensated.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a power supply circuit comprising at least one transformer which is connected to a primary side circuit and to a secondary side circuit. The present invention further relates to a method for producing such a power supply circuit. To provide an improved power supply circuit which has a reduced size and increased power density and offers more flexibility in the formation of the safety distances between primary side and secondary side, the primary side circuit and the secondary side circuit are each mounted on at least one separate circuit carrier, said circuit carriers being mechanically and electrically coupled to one another and arranged in at least two different planes. According to advantageous embodiments, said circuit carriers may be arranged in planes that are either parallel with or transverse to one another.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a control circuit for controlling the synchronous rectifier switch of a switched mode power supply, which comprises a primary-side switch and a transformer with a primary winding, a secondary winding and a secondary-side auxiliary winding. A voltage tapping point is provided between the secondary winding and the auxiliary winding, the control circuit being adapted to be connected to a connection of the auxiliary winding and to said voltage tapping point. The control circuit is adapted to be connected to the control terminal of a switch and the output voltage is adapted to be tapped parallel to the secondary winding. The control circuit controls a secondary-side switch for short-circuiting the connection between the output terminal and the voltage tapping point and an RC element for providing positive and negative control pulses having a predefined time constant. Due to the use of the RC element, a control circuit can be provided at an extremely reasonable price.