Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure describe power converters. A power converter in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure may comprise a first stage, a second stage electrically coupled to the first stage, the second stage including an energy transfer element, and a sensor. The sensor may include a first circuit and a second circuit. The first circuit and the second circuit may respond differently to an output of the energy transfer element. The sensor may be configured to selectively provide power to the first stage based on a difference in response of the first circuit and the second circuit.

Abstract: Parallel connected power converters using push-pull feedback networks are described herein. The power converters may be switch-mode (switching) power converters (SMPSs) controlled by load dependent signals such that switching frequency increases as a function of load. The load dependent signals (i.e., controller signals) may drive the push-pull feedback networks to adjust the voltage regulation feedback signals and to equalize the output current (i.e., output power) from the parallel-connected power converters.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure describe power converters. A power converter in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure may comprise a first stage, a second stage electrically coupled to the first stage, the second stage including an energy transfer element, and a sensor. The sensor may include a first circuit and a second circuit. The first circuit and the second circuit may respond differently to an output of the energy transfer element. The sensor may be configured to selectively provide power to the first stage based on a difference in response of the first circuit and the second circuit.

Abstract: A switch mode power converter with selectable power paths is described herein. The switch mode power converter comprises a plurality of stacked secondary windings and secondary side circuitry. The plurality of stacked secondary windings comprises a first winding and a second winding. Additionally, the secondary side circuitry comprises a first power path, a second power path, and a power multiplexer (MUX). The first power path is electrically coupled to the first winding; and the second power path is electrically coupled to the second winding. The power MUX is configured to select and transition between the first power path and the second power path to provide a single output power path to a load.

Abstract: An example power supply in accordance with the teachings of the present disclosure includes a switch, an energy transfer element, a controller, an input filter, and a switch clamp circuit. The energy transfer element is coupled to the switch and the controller is coupled to control the switch to regulate an output of the power supply. The input filter is coupled to receive an input voltage of the power supply and includes a first input filter capacitor coupled to a node and a second input filter capacitor coupled to the node. The switch clamp circuit is also coupled to the node to clamp a voltage across the switch in response to a voltage at the node.

Abstract: An example power supply in accordance with the teachings of the present disclosure includes a switch, an energy transfer element, a controller, an input filter, and a switch clamp circuit. The energy transfer element is coupled to the switch and the controller is coupled to control the switch to regulate an output of the power supply. The input filter is coupled to receive an input voltage of the power supply and includes a first input filter capacitor coupled to a node and a second input filter capacitor coupled to the node. The switch clamp circuit is also coupled to the node to clamp a voltage across the switch in response to a voltage at the node.