Patents by Inventor Jong-Tae Hwang

Jong-Tae Hwang has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 11047908
    Abstract: A test device includes a test mounting circuit having a plurality of semiconductor devices mounted thereon as respective devices-under-test. Each device-under-test includes a corresponding delay control circuit and a target circuit therein. Test logic is provided, which is electrically coupled to the test mounting circuit. The test logic is configured to generate a test input(s), which is provided in parallel to the delay control circuits within the plurality of devices-under-test. The delay control circuits include at least first and second delay control circuits, which are configured to pass the test input(s) to corresponding first and second target circuits during respective first and second test time intervals that are out-of-phase relative to each other in order to achieve more uniform power consumption requirements of the test mounting circuit during testing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Inventor: Jong-tae Hwang
  • Patent number: 10714975
    Abstract: A dual band wireless power reception unit is disclosed. The wireless power reception unit according to one embodiment comprises: a first resonator; a second resonator connected to the first resonator in parallel; a single rectifier having, as an input, a node in which outputs of the first resonator and the second resonator are connected to each other in parallel; at least one switch having a first output, a second output, and an input, wherein the second output is connected to the ground; at least one capacitor connected to the second resonator in parallel, and of which one terminal is connected to the first output of the switch and the other terminal is connected to the rectifier input; and a frequency sensor sensing an input frequency from the rectifier input, and of which an output is connected to the input of the switch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: MAPS, INC.
    Inventors: Jong-Tae Hwang, Sung-Min Park, Ki-Woong Jin, Sang-O Jeon, Ik-Gyoo Song, Hyun-Ick Shin, Joon Rhee
  • Publication number: 20200049765
    Abstract: A test device includes a test mounting circuit having a plurality of semiconductor devices mounted thereon as respective devices-under-test. Each device-under-test includes a corresponding delay control circuit and a target circuit therein. Test logic is provided, which is electrically coupled to the test mounting circuit. The test logic is configured to generate a test input(s), which is provided in parallel to the delay control circuits within the plurality of devices-under-test. The delay control circuits include at least first and second delay control circuits, which are configured to pass the test input(s) to corresponding first and second target circuits during respective first and second test time intervals that are out-of-phase relative to each other in order to achieve more uniform power consumption requirements of the test mounting circuit during testing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2018
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Inventor: Jong-tae Hwang
  • Patent number: 10476308
    Abstract: A magnetic resonance wireless power transmission device capable of adjusting resonance frequency is disclosed. A wireless power transmission device according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a power amplifier for amplifying a wireless power signal using a driving frequency signal; a resonator for configuring a resonance tank and wirelessly transmitting, through magnetic resonance, the wireless power signal output from the power amplifier using a resonance frequency of the resonance tank; and a resonance control unit for controlling a duty ratio using a frequency applied to the resonator or a frequency signal generated by the resonator and adjusting the resonance frequency of the resonator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Assignee: MAPS, Inc.
    Inventors: Jong-Tae Hwang, Hyun-Ick Shin, Dong-Su Lee, Jong-Hoon Lee, Sang-O Jeon, Ik-Gyoo Song, Dae-Ho Kim, Joon Rhee
  • Publication number: 20180048185
    Abstract: A dual band wireless power reception unit is disclosed. The wireless power reception unit according to one embodiment comprises: a first resonator; a second resonator connected to the first resonator in parallel; a single rectifier having, as an input, a node in which outputs of the first resonator and the second resonator are connected to each other in parallel; at least one switch having a first output, a second output, and an input, wherein the second output is connected to the ground; at least one capacitor connected to the second resonator in parallel, and of which one terminal is connected to the first output of the switch and the other terminal is connected to the rectifier input; and a frequency sensor sensing an input frequency from the rectifier input, and of which an output is connected to the input of the switch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 29, 2016
    Publication date: February 15, 2018
    Applicant: MAPS, INC.
    Inventors: Jong-Tae HWANG, Sung-Min PARK, Ki-Woong JIN, Sang-O JEON, Ik-Gyoo SONG, Hyun-Ick SHIN, Joon RHEE
  • Patent number: 9876497
    Abstract: An active diode having an improved transistor turn-off control method is disclosed. The active diode comprises: a comparator for comparing voltages of both ends of a parasitic diode of a transistor; and a gate driver for controlling a gate terminal of the transistor according to the comparison result of the comparator, and estimates a turn-on time of the transistor and uses the same to control the gate terminal of the transistor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: MAPS, Inc.
    Inventors: Jong-Tae Hwang, Hyun-Ick Shin, Sang-O Jeon, Joon Rhee
  • Publication number: 20170229921
    Abstract: A magnetic resonance wireless power transmission device capable of adjusting resonance frequency is disclosed. A wireless power transmission device according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a power amplifier for amplifying a wireless power signal using a driving frequency signal; a resonator for configuring a resonance tank and wirelessly transmitting, through magnetic resonance, the wireless power signal output from the power amplifier using a resonance frequency of the resonance tank; and a resonance control unit for controlling a duty ratio using a frequency applied to the resonator or a frequency signal generated by the resonator and adjusting the resonance frequency of the resonator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2015
    Publication date: August 10, 2017
    Applicant: MAPS, Inc.
    Inventors: Jong-Tae HWANG, Hyun-Ick SHIN, Dong-Su LEE, Jong-Hoon LEE, Sang-O JEON, Ik-Gyoo SONG, Dae-Ho KIM, Joon RHEE
  • Publication number: 20160373109
    Abstract: An active diode having an improved transistor turn-off control method is disclosed. The active diode comprises: a comparator for comparing voltages of both ends of a parasitic diode of a transistor; and a gate driver for controlling a gate terminal of the transistor according to the comparison result of the comparator, and estimates a turn-on time of the transistor and uses the same to control the gate terminal of the transistor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2014
    Publication date: December 22, 2016
    Applicant: MAPS, INC.
    Inventors: Jong-Tae HWANG, Hyun-Ick SHIN, Sang-O JEON, Joon RHEE
  • Patent number: 9419608
    Abstract: An active diode driver for operating a switch of an active rectifier using an active diode is provided. The active diode driver may first control a soft turn-on of the switch and secondly control a hard turn-on of the switch, thereby making it possible for the switch to be softly turned-on.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: MAPS, INC.
    Inventors: Jong-Tae Hwang, Hyun-Ick Shin, Sang-O Jeon, Joon Rhee
  • Patent number: 9401710
    Abstract: An active diode that features improved control of transistor turn-off is provided. Such an active diode may include a comparator to compare voltages between opposite ends of a parasitic diode, and a gate driver to control a gate terminal of the transistor according to the comparison result of the comparator. Furthermore, the active diode may further include an off-timing controller to control the transistor to be turned off at a point in time when voltages of the opposite ends of the parasitic diode turn positive. Thus, the active diode may be turned off when required.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2016
    Assignee: MAPS, Inc.
    Inventors: Jong-Tae Hwang, Hyun-Ick Shin, Sang-O Jeon, Joon Rhee
  • Patent number: 9391601
    Abstract: A gate driver driving a switching device is disclosed. The gate driver includes a capacitor which is coupled to the input of the switching device. The gate drive power consumption is reduced by this additional capacitor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: MAPS, Inc.
    Inventors: Jong-Tae Hwang, Hyun-Ick Shin, Sang-O Jeon, Joon Rhee
  • Publication number: 20160105172
    Abstract: An active diode that features improved control of transistor turn-off is provided. Such an active diode may include a comparator to compare voltages between opposite ends of a parasitic diode, and a gate driver to control a gate terminal of the transistor according to the comparison result of the comparator. Furthermore, the active diode may further include an off-timing controller to control the transistor to be turned off at a point in time when voltages of the opposite ends of the parasitic diode turn positive. Thus, the active diode may be turned off when required.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2014
    Publication date: April 14, 2016
    Applicant: MAPS, INC.
    Inventors: Jong-Tae HWANG, Hyun-Ick SHIN, Sang-O JEON, Joon RHEE
  • Publication number: 20160072498
    Abstract: A gate driver driving a switching device is disclosed. The gate driver includes a capacitor which is coupled to the input of the switching device. The gate drive power consumption is reduced by this additional capacitor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2014
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Applicant: MAPS, INC.
    Inventors: Jong-Tae HWANG, Hyun-Ick SHIN, Sang-O JEON, Joon RHEE
  • Publication number: 20160036436
    Abstract: An active diode driver for operating a switch of an active rectifier using an active diode is provided. The active diode driver may first control a soft turn-on of the switch and secondly control a hard turn-on of the switch, thereby making it possible for the switch to be softly turned-on.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2014
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Applicant: MAPS, INC.
    Inventors: Jong-Tae HWANG, Hyun-Ick SHIN, Sang-O JEON, Joon RHEE
  • Patent number: 8148956
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a power factor correction circuit and a method of driving the power factor correction circuit. The power factor correction circuit according to the present invention includes a power transfer element configured to receive an input voltage, an input current corresponding to the input voltage flowing through the power transfer element, and a switch connected to the power transfer element and configured to control an output voltage generated by the current flowing through the power transfer element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: Fairchild Korea Semiconductor Ltd.
    Inventors: Jong-Tae Hwang, Jin-Sung Kim, Moon-Sang Jung, Dae-Ho Kim, Sung-Yun Park
  • Publication number: 20120051495
    Abstract: An apparatus configured to generate control data. The apparatus includes a counter unit configured to receive an input signal having a first state and a second state and counts the first state in the input signal, a delay unit configured to delay the count value for a predetermined time, and a data output unit configured to receive the delayed count value from the counter unit and then generate the control data based on the delayed count value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2011
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Inventors: Jong-Tae HWANG, Min-Ho JUNG, Jun-Hong LEE, Seong-Joon PARK
  • Patent number: 8125197
    Abstract: Disclosed are a switch controller, a switch control method, and a converter based thereon. The switch controller generates an input sensing voltage corresponding to the input voltage of the converter, and compares the input sensing voltage with a predetermined first reference value. The switch controller generates a zero cross detection signal with a first level or a second level depending upon the comparison result, and generates a reference clock signal varying in frequency in accordance with one cycle of the zero cross detection signal. The switch controller generates digital signals by using the reference clock signal and the zero cross detection signal. The digital signals synchronize with the zero cross detection signal, and increase in accordance with the reference clock signal during a half of one cycle of the zero cross detection signal, while decreasing in accordance with the reference clock signal during the other half cycle of the zero cross detection signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Assignee: Fairchild Korea Semiconductor Ltd.
    Inventors: Jong-Tae Hwang, Moon-Sang Jung, Jin-Sung Kim, Dae-Ho Kim, Min-Ho Jung
  • Patent number: 7888768
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a power integrated circuit device is provided. The power integrated circuit device includes a high-side power switch having a high voltage transistor and a low voltage transistor. The high voltage transistor has a gate, a source, and a drain, and is capable of withstanding a high voltage applied to its drain. The low voltage transistor has a gate, a source, and a drain, wherein the drain of the low voltage transistor is connected to the source of the high voltage transistor and the source of the low voltage transistor is connected to the gate of the high voltage transistor, and wherein a control signal is applied to the gate of the low voltage transistor from the power integrated circuit device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Assignee: Fairchild Korea Semiconductor, Ltd.
    Inventors: Sung-lyong Kim, Chang-ki Jeon, Jong-jib Kim, Jong-tae Hwang
  • Publication number: 20100109615
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a power factor correction circuit and a method of driving the power factor correction circuit. The power factor correction circuit according to the present invention includes a power transfer element configured to receive an input voltage, an input current corresponding to the input voltage flowing through the power transfer element, and a switch connected to the power transfer element and configured to control an output voltage generated by the current flowing through the power transfer element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2009
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventors: Jong-Tae HWANG, Jin-Sung KIM, Moon-Sang JUNG, Dae-Ho KIM, Sung-Yun PARK
  • Publication number: 20100019809
    Abstract: Disclosed are a switch controller, a switch control method, and a converter based thereon. The switch controller generates an input sensing voltage corresponding to the input voltage of the converter, and compares the input sensing voltage with a predetermined first reference value. The switch controller generates a zero cross detection signal with a first level or a second level depending upon the comparison result, and generates a reference clock signal varying in frequency in accordance with one cycle of the zero cross detection signal. The switch controller generates digital signals by using the reference clock signal and the zero cross detection signal. The digital signals synchronize with the zero cross detection signal, and increase in accordance with the reference clock signal during a half of one cycle of the zero cross detection signal, while decreasing in accordance with the reference clock signal during the other half cycle of the zero cross detection signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2009
    Publication date: January 28, 2010
    Applicant: Fairchild Korea Semiconductor Ltd.
    Inventors: Jong-Tae Hwang, Moon-Sang Jung, Jin-Sung Kim, Dae-Ho Kim, Min-Ho Jung