Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for isolating digital signals are described. A carrier signal can be modulated using a first signal to generate a first modulated signal. The carrier signal and the first modulated signal can be transmitted through a forward path in an isolation barrier, where transmitting the carrier signal through the isolation barrier can transform the carrier signal into a delayed carrier signal. The first modulated signal can be demodulated to recover the first signal. The delayed carrier signal can be modulated using a second signal to generate a second modulated signal. The delayed carrier signal and the second modulated signal can be transmitted through a return path in the isolation barrier, where the return path and the forward path has opposite directions.

Abstract: Battery charger systems and apparatuses are described. In an example, an apparatus may include a first controller, a first port connected to the first controller, a first charger module connected to the first controller, a second controller, a second port connected to the second controller, and a second charger module connected to the second controller. The first controller may be configured to form a first connection path between the first charger module and the second port via the second controller. The first controller may be further configured to form a second connection path between the second charger module and the first port via the first controller.

Abstract: Systems and methods for demodulation in wireless power transfer systems are described. A circuit a device of a wireless power transfer system can sense current from a switching converter, where the sensed current can be associated with an amplitude shift keying (ASK) signal. The circuit can generate a scaled down current of the sensed current. The circuit can generate a voltage signal using the scaled down current, where the voltage signal can be a scaled down voltage of the ASK signal. The circuit can send the voltage signal to a controller of the device. The controller can demodulate the ASK signal using the scaled down voltage.

Abstract: Systems and methods for wireless power transfer systems are described. A controller of a device can detect an overvoltage condition associated with direct current (DC) power being outputted by a rectifier. The controller can, in response to detection of the overvoltage condition, the controller can control a phase of a current of alternating current (AC) power being received by the rectifier to cause the current and a voltage of the AC power to be out of phase.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a voltage reference circuit is disclosed that includes a first transistor circuit that is configured to receive an external supply voltage as an input and to output a first voltage and a chopper circuit that is configured to receive a second voltage as an input and to output a voltage reference. The chopper circuit has a breakage threshold. The voltage reference circuit further includes a second transistor circuit that is configured to receive the first voltage as an input and to output the second voltage at a value that is less than or equal to the breakage threshold of the chopper circuit.

Abstract: Circuits and devices for a motor driver are described. A hybrid integrated circuit (IC) can include a driver IC, a first IC, and a plurality of second ICs. The first IC can include a plurality of high-side metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistors (MOSFETs). The first IC can further include a common drain terminal connected to drains of the plurality of high-side MOSFETs. Each one of the plurality of second ICs can include a respective low-side MOSFET. The hybrid IC can further include a first set of bonding wires connecting the driver IC to the first IC. The hybrid IC can further include a second set of bonding wires connecting the driver IC to the plurality of second ICs. The hybrid IC can further include a third set of bonding wires connecting the first IC to the plurality of second ICs.

Abstract: A method may include receiving power from a power adapter having a power adapter current limit, providing power from the power adapter to a load having a load current at a first load current level that is less than or equal to the power adapter current limit; generating a first periodic current through an inductor in a forward direction; detecting the load having the load current at a second load current level that may be greater than the adapter power current limit; decreasing the forward current level of the first periodic current; and generating a second periodic current through the inductor in a reverse direction to provide power from the battery module to the load. The second periodic current may be initiated in the reverse direction when the first periodic current in the forward direction reaches the zero current level.

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods for detecting a foreign object on a wireless power charging region are described. A circuit can detect an object inductively coupled to a wireless power transmitter. The circuit can further measure an input parameter prior to a power transfer stage, the input parameter can be one of an input current and an input power. The circuit can further compare the measured input parameter with a predetermined value. The circuit can further determine whether the object is a foreign object or the wireless power receiver based on a result of the comparison between the measured input parameter with the predetermined value.

Abstract: Systems and methods for a voltage converter are described. A controller can include determining a pulse width modulation (PWM) on time duration being used for operating a voltage regulator. The controller can determine a switching frequency being used for operating the voltage regulator. The controller can determine whether the PWM on time duration is greater than or less than an on time reference. The controller can, in response to determining that the PWM on time duration is less than the on time reference, increase a voltage window for a PWM signal being used to operate the voltage regulator. The controller can, in response to determining that the PWM on time duration is greater than the on time reference, perform a frequency locked loop (FLL) to regulate the switching frequency.

Abstract: Systems and methods for power conversion are described. A power converter can operate under low power mode to supply a first load current from a power management integrated circuit (PMIC). The power converter can transition from low power mode to high power mode by one of activating a tri-state mode of the PMIC prior to activating at least one phase in an external power module and operating PMIC and at least one phase of the external power module simultaneously. The external power module and PMIC can be on separate chips. The power converter can operate under high power mode to supply a second load current from the external power module. The second load current can be greater than the first load current. The power converter can transition from high power mode to low power mode by selectively deactivating phases in the external power module prior to activating the PMIC.

Abstract: System and methods for a power converter are described. A controller can generate first clock signals and generate pulse width modulation (PWM) signals using the first clock signals to operate a first number of active phases in a power converter to supply power to a load. The controller can determine the load demands a second number, greater than the first number, of active phases to supply the power. The controller can generate pulse signals and combine the pulse signals with the first clock signals to generate second clock signals having a higher frequency than the first clock signals. The controller can generate the PWM signals using the second clock signals to operate the second number of active phases in the power converter to supply power to the load.

Abstract: Systems and methods for a cycle-by-cycle current limit event indicator is described. A circuit can include receiving a plurality of signals indicating occurrences of a plurality of overcurrent events over a plurality of clock cycles in a voltage regulator. The circuit can further include generating a latch signal to indicate the occurrences of the plurality of overcurrent events over the plurality of clock cycles. The latch signal can remain latched at high voltage for a number of clock cycles.

Abstract: Systems and methods for over current protection are described. A controller can receive a differential feedback voltage signal from a power stage. The differential feedback voltage signal can be proportional to an inductor current through an inductor in the power stage. The controller can amplify the differential feedback voltage signal to generate a differential threshold that includes an upper bound and a lower bound. The controller can compare the amplified differential feedback voltage signal with the differential threshold. The controller can, based on a result of the comparison of the amplified differential feedback voltage signal with the differential threshold, determine whether to adjust at least one of a modulator on-time and a modulator off-time of a control signal to limit the inductor current, wherein the control signal is for driving the power stage.

Abstract: Systems and methods for power converters are described. A digital to analog converter (DAC) can be configured to receive a digital representation of a maximum current value of a power conversion system. The DAC can be further configured to convert the digital representation of the maximum current value into an analog current signal. An analog to digital converter (ADC) can be configured to generate, based on the analog current signal, a digital signal representing a sensed current of the power conversion system as a function of the maximum current value.

Abstract: A voltage regulator feedback circuit includes a first comparator, a second comparator and a logic circuit. The first comparator is configured to generate an overshoot signal based on a comparison of a voltage regulation target signal to a feedback voltage signal. The second comparator is configured to generate a forward current signal based on a comparison of the current sense amplifier voltage to a reference voltage. The logic circuit is configured to generate a breaking signal based on the overshoot signal and the forward current signal. A gate signal of a transistor connected between a second end of the inductor and a reference ground is generated based at least in part on the breaking signal and is configured to cause the transistor to open based at least in part on the breaking signal having a true value.

Abstract: In an embodiment, an apparatus is disclosed that comprises a voltage regulator and a regulator booster. The voltage regulator is supplied by an input and is configured to generate a regulated output. The regulated output has a voltage corresponding to an operating point of the voltage regulator. The regulator booster is connected to the voltage regulator and, when activated, is configured to boost the voltage of the regulated output by a target amount. The target amount is at least a portion of a magnitude of a voltage droop relative to the operating point that is caused by a change in a current load on the regulated output.

Abstract: An integrated circuit is presented. The integrated circuit includes an internal circuit; a contact pad; and a protective element coupled between the internal circuit and the contact pad. The protective element is operable in a first state or a second state. In the first state the protective element passes a current between the internal circuit and the contact pad. When the current is above a threshold value the protective element changes from the first state to the second state to reduce or prevent the current from flowing between the internal circuit and the contact pad. The protective element may be used to prevent damage to an external circuit connected to the integrated circuit.

Abstract: A package for use with an integrated circuit having a contact pad is provided. The package includes an enclosure portion; a package pin for external connection; and a protective element coupled between the contact pad and the package pin. The protective element is operable in a first state or a second state. In the first state the protective element passes a current between the contact pad and the package pin. When the current is above a threshold value the protective element changes from the first state to the second state to prevent the current from flowing between the contact pad and the package pin.

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods for implementing a multi-driver architecture are described. The multi-driver architecture may include a first driver and a second driver configured to receive an input voltage. A predriver logic circuit may select one of the first driver and the second driver to convert the input voltage into an output voltage. A controller may be connected to the first driver and the second driver, and a switch may be connected between an output terminal of the first driver and the controller. The controller may be configured to control an internal resistance of the switch. In response to the first driver being selected by the predriver logic circuit, the first driver may output the output voltage at a constant impedance level.

Abstract: Systems and methods for battery reactive impedance measurement is generally described. The method can include measuring a voltage of a battery cell. The method can further include measuring a current flowing through the battery cell. The method can further include determining a time offset based on the voltage and the current. The time offset can cause the voltage and current to be in-phase. The method can further include sampling the voltage and the current based on the time offset. The method can further include determining an impedance of the battery cell based on the sampled voltage and sampled shifted current.