Abstract: A system for controlling a dual active bridge converter includes a regulator circuit configured to determine a control variable based on at least one of an output voltage or an output current of the dual active bridge converter; and a pulse-width modulation (PWM) generator comprising a plurality of outputs coupled to a plurality of switches of the dual active bridge converter. The PWM generator is configured to drive a first half-bridge based on a first duty cycle, and drive a second half-bridge based on a second duty cycle. The regulator circuit is configured to multiply the control variable by a scaling factor to determine the first duty cycle and the second duty cycle. The PWM generator is configured to generate a plurality of control signals based on the control variable, the first duty cycle, and the second duty cycle for driving the plurality of switches.

Abstract: A half-bridge includes a high-side switch and a low-side switch. A switching node is between the high-side switch and the low-side switch. A load is electrically connected to the switching node. In a first interval TP1 beginning with a current flow through the load in a first direction, the high-side switch is turned on for a first pulse time TL1 and the low-side switch is turned on for a first reverse conducting time TRC1 that begins after an end of the first pulse time TL1. In a second interval TP2 following the first interval TP1 and beginning with a current flow through the load in a second direction opposite the first direction, the low-side switch is turned on for a second pulse time TL2 and the high-side switch is turned on for a second reverse conducting time TRC2 starting after an end of the second pulse time TL2.

Abstract: A dual active bridge circuit includes a primary side circuit including first high-side transistor and a first low-side transistor electrically coupled at a first node, and an energy transfer inductor coupled to the first node and configured to provide an inductor current based on a voltage differential across the energy transfer inductor. A secondary side circuit includes a second high-side transistor and a second low-side transistor electrically coupled at a second node. A transformer is configured to transfer energy from the primary side circuit to the secondary side circuit based on the inductor current. A controller is configured to drive each of the transistors between respective switching states with a same duty cycle to control the voltage differential across the energy transfer inductor. The same duty cycle is less than 50% such that all of the transistors are simultaneously off for a predetermined interval.

Abstract: A driver device, a method for monitoring a driver device, and a power supply device are disclosed. The driver device includes a controller and a driver module. The driver module includes a voltage divider loop and a plurality of drivers. The voltage divider loop includes a pull-down resistor and one or more corresponding resistors connected to each of the plurality of drivers, where the pull-down resistor and the one or more corresponding resistors are coupled to a power supply via a first node, and the first node is coupled to the controller.

Abstract: A dual active bridge circuit includes a primary side circuit including first high-side transistor and a first low-side transistor electrically coupled at a first node, and an energy transfer inductor coupled to the first node and configured to provide an inductor current based on a voltage differential across the energy transfer inductor. A secondary side circuit includes a second high-side transistor and a second low-side transistor electrically coupled at a second node. A transformer is configured to transfer energy from the primary side circuit to the secondary side circuit based on the inductor current. A controller is configured to drive each of the transistors between respective switching states with a same duty cycle to control the voltage differential across the energy transfer inductor. The same duty cycle is less than 50% such that all of the transistors are simultaneously off for a predetermined interval.

Abstract: A DC-DC converter includes: a transformer; first and second switching circuits, each coupled to one of two sides of the transformer, respectively, and each including at least two switches; a first current detection module, coupled to one side of the transformer and detecting a current at the side; a first conversion module, coupled to an output of the first current detection module, and converting a signal of the current received from the output to a voltage signal; a first comparison module comparing the voltage signal received from the output with a reference voltage signal, and generating a first modulation signal based on the comparison result; and a first controller generating a first control signal which is used for at least one switch in the second switching circuit and based on the first modulation signal and a drive signal of at least one switch in the first switching circuit.

Abstract: A circuit for a bi-directional DC-DC converter, a bi-directional DC-DC converter and a method for operating a bi-directional DC-DC converter are disclosed. The circuit comprises: a first input terminal and a second input terminal configured to receive a DC input; a DC output terminal; a first switch and a second switch; a first control interface configured to control the first switch to be switched on and off; a second control interface configured to control the second switch to be switched on and off; a first primary winding coupled in series with the first switch between the first input terminal and a common terminal; a second primary winding coupled in series with the second switch between the second input terminal and the common terminal; and a common secondary winding with one end coupled to the DC output terminal.

Abstract: A CAN circuit structure and a vehicle diagnostic device are provided. The CAN circuit structure includes: a pair of data buses on which differential signals are transmitted; a CAN transceiver operating in a first voltage domain; a clamp circuit disposed between the CAN transceiver and the data buses for clamping a high level or a low level of the differential signals; a CAN controller operating in a second voltage domain; and a signal isolation circuit disposed between the CAN transceiver and the CAN controller for isolating the first voltage domain from the second voltage domain. The circuit allows for the use of a standard CAN transceiver chip that meets a general standard in a special CAN circuit structure, thus effectively reducing manufacturing costs of related devices.

Abstract: A driver device, a method for monitoring a driver device, and a power supply device are disclosed. The driver device includes a controller and a driver module. The driver module includes a voltage divider loop and a plurality of drivers. The voltage divider loop includes a pull-down resistor and one or more corresponding resistors connected to each of the plurality of drivers, where the pull-down resistor and the one or more corresponding resistors are coupled to a power supply via a first node, and the first node is coupled to the controller.

Abstract: A DC-DC converter includes: a transformer; first and second switching circuits, each coupled to one of two sides of the transformer, respectively, and each including at least two switches; a first current detection module, coupled to one side of the transformer and detecting a current at the side; a first conversion module, coupled to an output of the first current detection module, and converting a signal of the current received from the output to a voltage signal; a first comparison module comparing the voltage signal received from the output with a reference voltage signal, and generating a first modulation signal based on the comparison result; and a first controller generating a first control signal which is used for at least one switch in the second switching circuit and based on the first modulation signal and a drive signal of at least one switch in the first switching circuit.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a CAN circuit structure and a vehicle diagnostic device including the same. The CAN circuit structure includes: a pair of data buses on which differential signals are transmitted; a CAN transceiver operating in a first voltage domain, where the CAN transceiver is connected to the data buses for receiving and transmitting the differential signals; a clamp circuit disposed between the CAN transceiver and the data buses for clamping a high level or a low level of the differential signals, so that a difference between voltages of the differential signals is adapted to the CAN transceiver; a CAN controller operating in a second voltage domain, where the CAN controller is connected to the CAN transceiver for communicating with the CAN transceiver; and a signal isolation circuit disposed between the CAN transceiver and the CAN controller for isolating the first voltage domain from the second voltage domain.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to a wheel aligner. The wheel aligner includes at least one camera assembly including a shielding assembly and a camera device accommodated in the shielding assembly. The shielding assembly is configured to expose a lens of the camera device when the camera device is in operation and to shield the lens of the camera device when the camera device is not in operation. The wheel aligner according to the embodiments of the present invention can effectively prevent the lens of the camera device from being polluted by surroundings, while ensuring proper operation of the camera device.