Patents Assigned to FSP Technology Inc.
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Patent number: 12224659Abstract: A charging device and a safety function control circuit and method thereof are provided. When a charging device is not connected to a load, a converted voltage value of a power connection terminal of the charging device is kept to be lower than a safe voltage value so as to maintain a safe mode. The safety function control circuit includes a first control module and a second control module for constant voltage control. The first control module and the second control module perform matching control on a power conversion circuit of the charging device, and in case of a single fault of one of the control modules, the other module is still capable of keeping the converted voltage value to be less than the safe voltage value. Thus, it is ensured that the safe mode stays functional in case of a concurrency of both a single hardware fault and a single firmware fault.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2023Date of Patent: February 11, 2025Assignee: FSP TECHNOLOGY INC.Inventors: Che-Min Lin, Kuo-Chieh Chan, Kuan-Jung Lee, Chi-Chang Lien, Ching-Chia Chu
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Patent number: 12040717Abstract: An electrical power conversion device, a function triggering circuit for the electrical power conversion device, and a function triggering method for the electrical power conversion device are provided. The function triggering circuit is coupled between the secondary side of the transformer and the control module and includes a current detection circuit, a delay circuit and a switching circuit. The current detection circuit senses the secondary side of the transformer to generate a detection signal of delay. Before steady-state duty of the transformer, the delay circuit causes an initial level to be higher than an internal level. After steady-state duty of the transformer, the switching circuit selectively generates a function triggering signal according to the detection signal. The function triggering signal is for triggering the control module to carry out an overcurrent protection operation.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2022Date of Patent: July 16, 2024Assignee: FSP TECHNOLOGY INC.Inventors: Lung-Chi Wei, Ching-Hung Kuo, Cheng-Han Tsai
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Patent number: 12015332Abstract: A power supply and a power saving method thereof are provided. The power saving method includes: utilizing a monitoring circuit within the power supply to generate a monitoring signal according to operating loading of the power supply; and utilizing a control signal generating circuit within the power supply to generate a control signal according to the monitoring signal, to drive at least two switch transistors within a circuitry within the power supply, wherein the switch transistors are connected in parallel.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2022Date of Patent: June 18, 2024Assignee: FSP TECHNOLOGY INC.Inventors: Chang-Hsun Chiang, Yung-Hsiang Shih
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Patent number: 11990761Abstract: A power supply system with current sharing includes a current sharing bus, a plurality of power supply units, and a plurality of controllers. The power supply units are connected to each other through the current sharing bus. Each power supply unit provides a current sharing signal value to the current sharing bus, and provides an output current to a load. Each controller receives current sharing signal values provided from other power supply units and current signal values corresponding to the output currents. When determining that the current signal value is less than a reference current sharing signal value, the controller increases an output voltage of the power supply unit to increase the output current. Otherwise, the controller decreases the output voltage to decrease the output current so that so that the output currents of the power supply units are shared to supply power to the load.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2022Date of Patent: May 21, 2024Assignee: FSP TECHNOLOGY INC.Inventors: Chien-Li Tsai, Chih-Fan Lin, Chih-Hsien Hsieh
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Patent number: 11985765Abstract: A power adapter includes a circuit board, an electromagnetic interference filter, a shielding element, a power factor correction (PFC) inductor, a transformer and heating elements. The circuit board has a front side and a back side corresponding to each other, and a first long side and a second long side parallel to each other. The front side of the circuit board is divided into a first region, a second region and a third region along an extending direction of the first long side. The electromagnetic interference filter is disposed in the first region and close to the first long side. The shielding element is disposed in the first region and close to the electromagnetic interference filter. The PFC inductor is disposed in the first region of the circuit board and close to the second long side. The PFC inductor has a first long axis. The transformer is disposed in the third region and close to the first long side.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2022Date of Patent: May 14, 2024Assignee: FSP TECHNOLOGY INC.Inventors: Che-Min Lin, Chia-Hua Liu, Ching-Kai Lin
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Patent number: 11762404Abstract: A power supply device having variable output voltage includes a controller, and a first power supply module and a second power supply module connected in parallel. The controller selectively outputs a first voltage control signal and a first switch control signal to the first power supply module, or outputs a second voltage control signal and a second switch control signal to the second power supply module according to a voltage requirement signal. An output power of the first power supply module has a first voltage value selected from a first voltage value set, an output power of the second power supply module has a second voltage value selected from a second voltage value set, and a minimum value of the first voltage value set is greater than a maximum value of the second voltage value set. Thus, more extensive voltage output capabilities are provided, and good power conversion efficiency is achieved at the same time.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2022Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: FSP TECHNOLOGY INC.Inventor: Yaw-Chien Huang
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Patent number: 11703936Abstract: A master-slave interchangeable power supply device, a power supply method, a host with the master-slave interchangeable power supply device, and a computer-readable storage medium for use in execution of the power supply method are provided. Upon receipt of a start command, a power control module and a power supply unit of the power supply device operate in a master mode and a slave mode respectively, and then the power supply device provides a working power to a master device to effect related configuration of the power supply device, so as to allow the power control module to switch to the slave mode and allow the working power to be provided to the master device. Therefore, given compliance with a specification of a communication bus, the power control module and the power supply unit, which function as peripheral devices, can perform a communicative function.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2021Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: FSP TECHNOLOGY INC.Inventor: Chien-Li Tsai
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Publication number: 20230108785Abstract: A power adapter includes a circuit board, an electromagnetic interference filter, a shielding element, a power factor correction (PFC) inductor, a transformer and heating elements. The circuit board has a front side and a back side corresponding to each other, and a first long side and a second long side parallel to each other. The front side of the circuit board is divided into a first region, a second region and a third region along an extending direction of the first long side. The electromagnetic interference filter is disposed in the first region and close to the first long side. The shielding element is disposed in the first region and close to the electromagnetic interference filter. The PFC inductor is disposed in the first region of the circuit board and close to the second long side. The PFC inductor has a first long axis. The transformer is disposed in the third region and close to the first long side.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2022Publication date: April 6, 2023Applicant: FSP TECHNOLOGY INC.Inventors: Che-Min Lin, Chia-Hua Liu, Ching-Kai Lin
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Patent number: 11612025Abstract: An illumination power circuit with a dimming function and an associated control method thereof are provided, where the illumination power circuit includes a first conversion circuit, a digital controller and a second conversion circuit. The first conversion circuit converts a first analog dimming signal from an analog dimmer into a first digital dimming signal, where the analog dimmer generates the first analog dimming signal according to operations of a user, to allow the user to manually control brightness of an illumination device. The digital controller receives the first digital dimming signal and a control signal from a computer, and generates at least one final dimming signal according to the first digital dimming signal and the control signal. In addition, the second conversion circuit generates a direct current output signal according to the final dimming signal, for driving the illumination device.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2021Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Assignee: FSP TECHNOLOGY INC.Inventors: Chou-Pao Liao, Chao-An Chen
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Patent number: 11456549Abstract: A power backplane assembly is adapted to be connected to a power supply. The power supply outputs a first voltage. The power backplane assembly includes a backplane body, a conversion circuit board, and an output circuit board. The backplane body is for plugging in the power supply. The conversion circuit board is electrically connected to the backplane body. The backplane body is adapted to deliver the first voltage to the conversion circuit board. The conversion circuit board converts the first voltage into a second voltage. The output circuit board is electrically connected to the conversion circuit board and includes a first output connector and a second output connector. The first output connector is configured to output the first voltage, and the second output connector is at least configured to output the second voltage. A power supply module which has the power backplane assembly is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2020Date of Patent: September 27, 2022Assignee: FSP TECHNOLOGY INC.Inventors: Chien-Li Tsai, Yao-Cheng Tsai
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Publication number: 20220294331Abstract: A power supply and a power saving method thereof are provided. The power saving method includes: utilizing a monitoring circuit within the power supply to generate a monitoring signal according to operating loading of the power supply; and utilizing a control signal generating circuit within the power supply to generate a control signal according to the monitoring signal, to drive at least two switch transistors within a circuitry within the power supply, wherein the switch transistors are connected in parallel.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2022Publication date: September 15, 2022Applicant: FSP TECHNOLOGY INC.Inventors: Chang-Hsun Chiang, Yung-Hsiang Shih
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Publication number: 20220046771Abstract: An illumination power circuit with a dimming function and an associated control method thereof are provided, where the illumination power circuit includes a first conversion circuit, a digital controller and a second conversion circuit. The first conversion circuit converts a first analog dimming signal from an analog dimmer into a first digital dimming signal, where the analog dimmer generates the first analog dimming signal according to operations of a user, to allow the user to manually control brightness of an illumination device. The digital controller receives the first digital dimming signal and a control signal from a computer, and generates at least one final dimming signal according to the first digital dimming signal and the control signal. In addition, the second conversion circuit generates a direct current output signal according to the final dimming signal, for driving the illumination device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2021Publication date: February 10, 2022Applicant: FSP TECHNOLOGY INC.Inventors: Chou-Pao Liao, Chao-An Chen
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Patent number: 11201546Abstract: A power converter including: an output unit outputs a converted voltage; a transformer includes a first primary wiring, second primary wiring, and a secondary wiring; a first switch unit is coupled between first primary wiring and a second node; a delay unit is coupled to a control terminal of first switch unit; a first control unit generates a first control signal according to the converted voltage to control ON/OFF state of the first switch unit via the delay unit; the processing unit, coupled between the input voltage and the first node, receives, stores induced power of first induced voltage and releases the stored energy; and the second control unit generates a second control signal to control ON/OFF state of a second switch unit of processing unit to control receiving or releasing the energy according to the input voltage and induced power of first primary wiring.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2020Date of Patent: December 14, 2021Assignee: FSP TECHNOLOGY INC.Inventor: Kuo-Fan Lin
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Patent number: 11025156Abstract: A power apparatus, a current detecting circuit and a current detecting method are provided. The power apparatus includes a power conversion circuit and the current detecting circuit. The power conversion circuit generates an output current. The current detecting circuit includes first and second current sensing resistors and a control circuit. The first current sensing resistor and the second current sensing resistor sense the output current to generate first and second sensing voltage, respectively. The control circuit receives the first sensing voltage and the second sensing voltage, and converts the first sensing voltage and the second sensing voltage respectively into a first current sensing value and a second current sensing value. The control circuit triggers a protection mechanism when the first current sensing value is greater than a first overcurrent protection value.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2019Date of Patent: June 1, 2021Assignee: FSP TECHNOLOGY INC.Inventors: Yaw-Chien Huang, Chun-Hao Yu, Kuo-Chieh Chan
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Patent number: 10970686Abstract: A testing power reuse system including a testing device, a virtual currency calculating circuit, and a power reuse circuit is provided. The power reuse circuit is coupled to the testing device through a first interface circuit and is coupled to the virtual currency calculating circuit through a second interface circuit. The power reuse circuit is configured to receive power generated by performing a testing operation on the testing device through the first interface circuit and provide the power to the virtual currency calculating circuit through the second interface circuit. The virtual currency calculating circuit is driven by the power to perform a virtual currency calculating operation. A power reuse circuit and a testing power reuse method are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2019Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Assignee: FSP TECHNOLOGY INC.Inventors: Ting-Chuan Chu, Hsin-Chu Liang
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Patent number: 10952334Abstract: A power supply fixing structure being suitable for connecting an elongated type power supply to a connection structure of a casing is provided. The power supply fixing structure includes a connecting component and an interconnect structure formed at an outer casing of the elongated type power supply. The connecting component includes a first connecting part for connecting to a connection structure and a second connecting part for connecting to the interconnect structure.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2019Date of Patent: March 16, 2021Assignee: FSP TECHNOLOGY INC.Inventors: Ting-Chuan Chu, Chia-Lung Le
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Patent number: D927481Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2019Date of Patent: August 10, 2021Assignee: FSP TECHNOLOGY INC.Inventors: Mei-Ling Lin, Li Kuan
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Patent number: D1024061Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2021Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: FSP TECHNOLOGY INC.Inventors: Li Kuan, Mei-Ling Lin
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Patent number: D1044721Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2023Date of Patent: October 1, 2024Assignee: FSP TECHNOLOGY INC.Inventors: Che-Min Lin, Chia-Hua Liu, Ching-Kai Lin
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Patent number: D1044722Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2023Date of Patent: October 1, 2024Assignee: FSP TECHNOLOGY INC.Inventors: Che-Min Lin, Chia-Hua Liu, Ching-Kai Lin