Patents Assigned to NuPower Semiconductor, Inc.
  • Patent number: 7586298
    Abstract: A chipset for an isolated power supply having an innovative oscillator includes a primary controller and a secondary controller. The primary controller can have the control and drive circuitry for the chipset. The secondary controller can provide rectification signals that can be synchronized with a power MOSFET.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2009
    Assignee: Nupower Semiconductor, Inc.
    Inventors: Fereydun Tabaian, Hamed Sadati, Ali Hejazi
  • Patent number: 7580805
    Abstract: A circuit for regulating power is disclosed. The present invention provides circuits and methods for current sensing variations, static droop settings, mismatched phase outputs, and temperature variations in a multiphase power regulator. The circuits may include a calibration controller that senses and regulates both a current sensing circuit and the droop in a power regulator over a range of temperatures thus equalizing phase outputs. The present invention includes the schematic organization and implementation of the circuit, the circuit's calibration, its use, and implementation. This invention advantageously provides circuits and methods to properly power a processor or IC chip according to the unique power specifications of the processor or chip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2009
    Assignee: Nupower Semiconductor, Inc.
    Inventors: Fereydun Tabaian, Hamed Sadati, Ali Hejazi, Ahmad Ashrafzadeh
  • Patent number: 7541794
    Abstract: A power conversion system, preferably a buck converter, having (i) an oscillator, (ii) a pulse width modulator, (iii) and a nonoverlap clock generator and level shifter, wherein the improvement comprises the elimination of an external resistor divider is described. The buck converter can convert input voltage ranging from approximately 3V to 5V down to approximately 0.7-1.0V, 1.2V, 1.5V, 1.8V, 2.5V, and 3.3V without the use of resistor dividers. The voltage input identifiers select one of the possible output settings for flexibility and accuracy. The integrated field emitting transistors can provide a continuous current of at least 6 A. Additionally, peak current mode and an oscillator enable multiphase operation, up to ten buck converters, for up to 60 A output current. The multiphase operation reduces the output inductor size, and number of bulk capacitors. Moreover, the multiphase operation yields higher efficiency and provides high transient response for demanding applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2009
    Assignee: Nupower Semiconductor, Inc.
    Inventors: Fereydun Tabaian, Hamed Sadati, Ali Hejazi
  • Publication number: 20080231342
    Abstract: A circuit for regulating power is disclosed. The present invention provides circuits and methods for current sensing variations, static droop settings, mismatched phase outputs, and temperature variations in a multiphase power regulator. The circuits may include a calibration controller that senses and regulates both a current sensing circuit and the droop in a power regulator over a range of temperatures thus equalizing phase outputs. The present invention includes the schematic organization and implementation of the circuit, the circuit's calibration, its use, and implementation. This invention advantageously provides circuits and methods to properly power a processor or IC chip according to the unique power specifications of the processor or chip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2008
    Publication date: September 25, 2008
    Applicant: Nupower Semiconductor, Inc.
    Inventors: Fereydun Tabaian, Ali Hejazi, Hamed Sadati, Ahmad Ashrafzadeh
  • Patent number: 7414385
    Abstract: The present invention is a chipset for an isolated power supply having an innovative oscillator. Preferably, the present invention includes a primary controller and a secondary controller. The primary controller can have the control and drive circuitry for the chipset. The secondary controller can provide rectification signals that can be synchronized with a power MOSFET.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2008
    Assignee: NuPower Semiconductor, Inc.
    Inventors: Fereydun Tabaian, Hamed Sadati, Ali Hejazi
  • Patent number: 7397230
    Abstract: A power conversion system, preferably a buck converter, having (i) an oscillator, (ii) a pulse width modulator, (iii) and a nonoverlap clock generator and level shifter, wherein the improvement comprises the elimination of an external resistor divider is described. The buck converter can convert input voltage ranging from approximately 3V to 5V down to approximately 0.7-1.0V, 1.2V, 1.5V, 1.8V, 2.5V, and 3.3V without the use of resistor dividers. The voltage input identifiers select one of the possible output settings for flexibility and accuracy. The integrated field emitting transistors can provide a continuous current of at least 6 A. Additionally, peak current mode and an oscillator enable multiphase operation, up to ten buck converters, for up to 60 A output current. The multiphase operation reduces the output inductor size, and number of bulk capacitors. Moreover, the multiphase operation yields higher efficiency and provides high transient response for demanding applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2008
    Assignee: NuPower Semiconductor, Inc.
    Inventors: Fereydun Tabaian, Hamed Sadati, Ali Hejazi
  • Patent number: 7383145
    Abstract: A circuit for regulating power is disclosed. The present invention provides circuits and methods for current sensing variations, static droop settings, mismatched phase outputs, and temperature variations in a multiphase power regulator. The circuits may include a calibration controller that senses and regulates both a current sensing circuit and the droop in a power regulator over a range of temperatures thus equalizing phase outputs. The present invention includes the schematic organization and implementation of the circuit, the circuit's calibration, its use, and implementation. This invention advantageously provides circuits and methods to properly power a processor or IC chip according to the unique power specifications of the processor or chip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2008
    Assignee: NuPower Semiconductor, Inc.
    Inventors: Fereydun Tabaian, Hamed Sadati, Ali Hejazi, Ahmad Ashrafzadeh
  • Publication number: 20060149486
    Abstract: A circuit for regulating power is disclosed. The present invention provides circuits and methods for current sensing variations, static droop settings, mismatched phase outputs, and temperature variations in a multiphase power regulator. The circuits may include a calibration controller that senses and regulates both a current sensing circuit and the droop in a power regulator over a range of temperatures thus equalizing phase outputs. The present invention includes the schematic organization and implementation of the circuit, the circuit's calibration, its use, and implementation. This invention advantageously provides circuits and methods to properly power a processor or IC chip according to the unique power specifications of the processor or chip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2006
    Publication date: July 6, 2006
    Applicant: NuPOWER SEMICONDUCTOR, INC.
    Inventors: Fereydun Tabaian, Ali Hejazi, Hamed Sadati, Ahmad Ashrafzadeh
  • Publication number: 20060125451
    Abstract: A power conversion system, preferably a buck converter, having (i) an oscillator, (ii) a pulse width modulator, (iii) and a nonoverlap clock generator and level shifter, wherein the improvement comprises the elimination of an external resistor divider is described. The buck converter can convert input voltage ranging from approximately 3V to 5V down to approximately 0.7-1.0V, 1.2V, 1.5V, 1.8V, 2.5V, and 3.3V without the use of resistor dividers. The voltage input identifiers select one of the possible output settings for flexibility and accuracy. The integrated field emitting transistors can provide a continuous current of at least 6 A. Additionally, peak current mode and an oscillator enable multiphase operation, up to ten buck converters, for up to 60 A output current. The multiphase operation reduces the output inductor size, and number of bulk capacitors. Moreover, the multiphase operation yields higher efficiency and provides high transient response for demanding applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2005
    Publication date: June 15, 2006
    Applicant: NuPOWER SEMICONDUCTOR, INC.
    Inventors: Fereydun Tabaian, Ali Hejazi, Hamed Sadati
  • Publication number: 20060125450
    Abstract: The present invention is a chipset for an isolated power supply having an innovative oscillator. Preferably, the present invention includes a primary controller and a secondary controller. The primary controller can have the control and drive circuitry for the chipset. The secondary controller can provide rectification signals that can be synchronized with a power MOSFET.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2005
    Publication date: June 15, 2006
    Applicant: NuPOWER SEMICONDUCTOR, INC.
    Inventors: Fereydun Tabaian, Ali Hejazi, Hamed Sadati
  • Patent number: 7027944
    Abstract: A circuit for regulating power is disclosed. The present invention provides circuits and methods for current sensing variations, static droop settings, mismatched phase outputs, and temperature variations in a multiphase power regulator. The circuits may include a calibration controller that senses and regulates both a current sensing circuit and the droop in a power regulator over a range of temperatures thus equalizing phase outputs. The present invention includes the schematic organization and implementation of the circuit, the circuit's calibration, its use, and implementation. This invention advantageously provides circuits and methods to properly power a processor or IC chip according to the unique power specifications of the processor or chip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2006
    Assignee: NuPower Semiconductor, Inc.
    Inventors: Fereydun Tabaian, Ali Hejazi, Hamed Sadati, Ahmad Ashrafzadeh