Patents Assigned to Optimun Power Conversion, Inc.
  • Patent number: 5570276
    Abstract: An isolated switching dc-to-dc converter is provided with a novel open-loop input voltage regulation on the primary side and the full regulation and independent protection of each of multiple outputs on the secondary side using an auxiliary circuit comprising a current bidirectional switch Q.sub.a and a capacitor C.sub.a on the primary side in a series circuit connected in parallel with a main current bidirectional switch Q to assure a continuous conduction mode for operation of the primary boost-like converter, and consequently preserves the simplicity of open-loop input voltage regulation for all loads from no load to full load. The auxiliary switch Q.sub.a is very efficient with only a fraction (5% or less) of the losses of the main active switch Q. The ideal dynamic response approaching theoretical limits is achieved for both line and load transients together with a high efficiency (85%) and record power density (20 W per cubic inch) for multiple output converters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 29, 1996
    Assignee: Optimun Power Conversion, Inc.
    Inventors: Slobodan Cuk, Zhe Zhang