Patents by Inventor Shu-Chia Lin

Shu-Chia Lin 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: 10020745
    Abstract: Disclosed is a PWM controller with programmable switching frequency for PSR/SSR flyback converter so as to maximize the performance-to-cost ratio by tailor-making the switching frequency as a non-decreasing function of the output load and the maximum switching frequency as a non-increasing function of the input voltage, leading to a plurality of programmable voltage-dependent frequency-load curves, making possible the downsizing of flyback transformer while facilitating the simultaneous compliance with DoE and CoC efficiency requirements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: INNO-TECH CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ching-Yuan Lin, Shu-Chia Lin, Wen-Yueh Hsieh, Chih Feng Lin
  • Publication number: 20180034378
    Abstract: Disclosed is a PWM controller with programmable switching frequency for PSR/SSR flyback converter so as to maximize the performance-to-cost ratio by tailor-making the switching frequency as a non-decreasing function of the output load and the maximum switching frequency as a non-increasing function of the input voltage, leading to a plurality of programmable voltage-dependent frequency-load curves, making possible the downsizing of flyback transformer while facilitating the simultaneous compliance with DoE and CoC efficiency requirements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2016
    Publication date: February 1, 2018
    Inventors: Ching-Yuan Lin, Shu-Chia Lin, Wen-Yueh Hsieh, Chih Feng Lin
  • Patent number: 9853556
    Abstract: Disclosed is an isolated power conversion system for providing a function of isolated power conversion by converting an AC power into a DC output power, and a rectifying unit, a transformer, a switching transistor, a first pulse width modulation (PWM) controller, a second PWM controller, an output unit and a signal blocking unit are included. The signal blocking unit is employed as a connection interface between the first and second PWM controllers to provide digital signal for communication. Noise margin and stability of electrical operation are improved to avoid malfunction. Overall, the present invention greatly enhances stability of power conversion and secures quality of electrical signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: INNO-TECH CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Shu-Chia Lin, Ching-Yuan Lin, Wen-Yueh Hsieh, Chih Feng Lin
  • Publication number: 20170346405
    Abstract: Disclosed is a dual-mode operation controller in collocation with an input capacitor, a flyback transformer, a first primary-side switch, a second primary-side switch, a current-sensing resistor, a primary-side voltage-sensing unit, a secondary-side rectifier, and an output capacitor as a Primary-Side Regulation (PSR) flyback converter, which is dynamically controlled to operate in two operating modes, including Quasi-Resonant-Discontinuous Conduction Mode (QR-DCM) and Continuous Conduction Mode (CCM), in accordance with a loading condition so as to convert a unregulated DC input voltage source into a regulated DC output voltage source. The dual-mode operation controller has at least 5 pins, and the flyback transformer includes a primary-side winding, a secondary-side winding, and an auxiliary winding.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2016
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventors: Ching-Yuan Lin, Shu-Chia Lin, Wen-Yueh Hsieh, Chih Feng Lin
  • Publication number: 20170302157
    Abstract: Disclosed is an integrated PFC and PWM controller with a plurality of frequency-load curves to minimize the no-load power consumption and maximize 4-point average efficiencies. The controller dynamically ushers the PFC and the PWM stage into HM, BM, DCM, or CCM on the most appropriate one among the plural frequency-load curves, cherry-picked based on the combined result from the input voltage and the output load sense signals, fetched from the input and the output terminals of the PFC and the PWM stage. All in all, the controller has the PSU operate in HM in case of no load, in BM in case of little load, in DCM in case of light load, or in CCM in case of heavy load across the flyback output rail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2016
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventors: Shu-Chia Lin, Ching-Yuan Lin, Chih Feng Lin, Wen-Yueh Hsieh
  • Patent number: 9742292
    Abstract: A multifunction power conversion device for dynamical detection includes an input filter unit, a transformer, a switching transistor, a driving controller, a feedback unit and an output unit. Two sensing signals from the primary and auxiliary coils of the transformer form a current sensing zero detection signal. The digital control unit of the driving controller determines if a current flowing through a secondary coil of the transformer is reduced to zero due to discharging, and further finds valley of the current of the secondary coil. The switching transistor is turned on after a preset number of the valley and then turned off by a process of current sense. Therefore, the present invention greatly reduces switching loss, increases efficiency of power conversion, and particular, enhances flexibility of application to meet actual requirements by simply updating program executed by the digital control unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: INNO-TECH CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Shu-Chia Lin, Ching-Yuan Lin, Chih Feng Lin
  • Patent number: 9742293
    Abstract: A power supply and a method of power supplying for converting an external alternating power into an output power with appropriate voltage and power are disclosed. The power supply includes an input charging unit, an input filtering unit, a regulating unit, a transformer, a controller, an output unit, an output capacitor, a switching unit and a feedback unit. The regulating unit is connected to the input filtering unit and comprises a regulating capacitor and a regulator connected in series. The regulator is controlled by the controller to perform one of the working modes including initial open circuit, power on conduction, short circuit normal operation and over-voltage open circuit protection. Therefore, the present invention overcomes the problem of inrush current upon powering on, and particularly, the controller performs digital operation with flexibility to meet actual requirements by updating appropriate firmware of software program.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: INNO-TECH CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Shu-Chia Lin, Chih-Liang Wang, Ching-Sheng Yu
  • Publication number: 20170214323
    Abstract: A power supply and a method of power supplying for converting an external alternating power into an output power with appropriate voltage and power are disclosed. The power supply includes an input charging unit, an input filtering unit, a regulating unit, a transformer, a controller, an output unit, an output capacitor, a switching unit and a feedback unit. The regulating unit is connected to the input filtering unit and comprises a regulating capacitor and a regulator connected in series. The regulator is controlled by the controller to perform one of the working modes including initial open circuit, power on conduction, short circuit normal operation and over-voltage open circuit protection. Therefore, the present invention overcomes the problem of inrush current upon powering on, and particularly, the controller performs digital operation with flexibility to meet actual requirements by updating appropriate firmware of software program.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2016
    Publication date: July 27, 2017
    Inventors: Shu-Chia Lin, Chih-Liang Wang, Ching-Sheng Yu
  • Publication number: 20170214322
    Abstract: Disclosed is an isolated power conversion system for providing a function of isolated power conversion by converting an AC power into a DC output power, and a rectifying unit, a transformer, a switching transistor, a first pulse width modulation (PWM) controller, a second PWM controller, an output unit and a signal blocking unit are included. The signal blocking unit is employed as a connection interface between the first and second PWM controllers to provide digital signal for communication. Noise margin and stability of electrical operation are improved to avoid malfunction. Overall, the present invention greatly enhances stability of power conversion and secures quality of electrical signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2016
    Publication date: July 27, 2017
    Inventors: Shu-Chia Lin, Ching-Yuan Lin, Wen-Yueh Hsieh, Chih Feng Lin
  • Publication number: 20170117809
    Abstract: A multifunction power conversion device for dynamical detection includes an input filter unit, a transformer, a switching transistor, a driving controller, a feedback unit and an output unit. Two sensing signals from the primary and auxiliary coils of the transformer form a current sensing zero detection signal. The digital control unit of the driving controller determines if a current flowing through a secondary coil of the transformer is reduced to zero due to discharging, and further finds valley of the current of the secondary coil. The switching transistor is turned on after a preset number of the valley and then turned off by a process of current sense. Therefore, the present invention greatly reduces switching loss, increases efficiency of power conversion, and particular, enhances flexibility of application to meet actual requirements by simply updating program executed by the digital control unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2016
    Publication date: April 27, 2017
    Inventors: Shu-Chia Lin, Ching-Yuan Lin, Chih Feng Lin
  • Publication number: 20160344282
    Abstract: A power factor correction control device for dynamically sensing and boost regulation includes a rectifying unit, a transformer, a digital regulation controller, a driving element, a sensing resistor, an output diode and an output capacitor. The control device converts an AC input power into a DC output power so as to supply an external load. The transformer includes a primary coil and an auxiliary coil, the controller employs an auxiliary voltage from the auxiliary coil to calculate the current input voltage and the current output voltage to implement feedback control for the driving element. The driving element is thus turned on and off by the controller to achieve boost function such that the output voltage is greater than the input voltage. The present invention obtains the input voltage and the output voltage by calculation without any sensing resistor, thereby reducing power consumption and increasing power conversion efficiency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2015
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Inventors: Shu-Chia Lin, Ching-Yuan Lin, Chih Feng Lin, Wen-Yueh Hsieh
  • Patent number: 9373997
    Abstract: A power converting apparatus with dynamical driving adjustment includes a rectifying unit, a power factor correction unit, a power conversion unit and a feedback unit. The rectifying unit rectifies an AC input power to generate and transfer a DC power to the power factor correction unit for performing power factor correction. A power factor correction power is generated and transferred to the power conversion unit. The feedback unit is electrically connected to the power conversion unit to form a closed control loop. A PWM driving controller of the power conversion unit performs an adjustment process to control a switching transistor based on a feedback signal from the feedback unit, and the power conversion unit converts the power factor correction power into an output power supplied to an external load. Thus, the margin for electromagnetic interference is increased, and both switching loss and conduction loss are considerably reduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignee: INNO-TECH CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Shu-Chia Lin, Ching-Yuan Lin, Chih Feng Lin, Wen-Yueh Hsieh
  • Publication number: 20160134193
    Abstract: A power control apparatus with dynamical adjustment of driving capability for converting an input power into an output power includes a transformer, a switch transistor connected to the transformer, a pulsed width modulation (PWM) driving controller generating a PWM signal and connected to the switch transistor, an isolation element, an output diode and an output capacitor. The first side coil of the transformer and the switch transistor are connected to the input power, the second side coil of the transformer is connected to the output diode and further connected to the output capacitor and an external load. The isolation element converts the output power into a feedback signal providing the PWM driving controller to dynamically control the PWM driving signal through adjustment so as to implement the optimal turn-on current for the switch transistor. Therefore, electrical performance and conversion efficiency are greatly improved by reducing the switching loss.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2014
    Publication date: May 12, 2016
    Inventors: Shu-Chia Lin, Ching-Yuan Lin, Chih Feng Lin, Wen-Yueh Hsieh
  • Patent number: 9331585
    Abstract: A power control apparatus with dynamical adjustment of driving capability for converting an input power into an output power includes a transformer, a switch transistor connected to the transformer, a pulsed width modulation (PWM) driving controller generating a PWM signal and connected to the switch transistor, an isolation element, an output diode and an output capacitor. The first side coil of the transformer and the switch transistor are connected to the input power, the second side coil of the transformer is connected to the output diode and further connected to the output capacitor and an external load. The isolation element converts the output power into a feedback signal providing the PWM driving controller to dynamically control the PWM driving signal through adjustment so as to implement the optimal turn-on current for the switch transistor. Therefore, electrical performance and conversion efficiency are greatly improved by reducing the switching loss.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: INNO-TECH CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Shu-Chia Lin, Ching-Yuan Lin, Chih Feng Lin, Wen-Yueh Hsieh
  • Patent number: 9276481
    Abstract: A power control device for dynamically adjusting frequency includes an electric transformer, a controller, a loading feedback unit, and a switching transistor. The electric transformer includes a first side induction coil connected to an input power unit, a second side induction coil connected to a loading unit to generate an output power by electromagnetic induction with the first side induction coil, and an auxiliary induction coil generating a power sensing signal by electromagnetic induction with the first side induction coil. The loading feedback unit generates a loading feedback signal. The controller determines the level of loading based on the loading feedback signal and further detects the valleys of the power sensing signal so as to change the switching signal which controls the switching transistor at the optimal one of the valleys.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Assignee: INNO-TECH CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ching-Yuan Lin, Shu-Chia Lin, Chih Feng Lin
  • Patent number: 9036378
    Abstract: A power conversion system with adjustable frequency includes an electric transformer, a pulse width modulation driving controller, a switching transistor, a first and second voltage division resistors connected in series, an output diode and an output capacitor. The electric transformer receives the input power and generates the sensing current and induced current. The sensing current flows through the first and second voltage division resistors to generate the feedback signal. The induced current flows through the output diode and output capacitor to generate the output voltage to supply the load. The pulse width modulation driving controller determine whether the loading state of the load based on the feedback signal, and change the switching frequency according to the loading state and the input power, thereby increasing the whole efficiency of the power conversion system and achieving the aim of dynamically adjusting the optimal frequency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: INNO-TECH CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ching-Yuan Lin, Shu-Chia Lin, Chih Feng Lin
  • Patent number: 8988051
    Abstract: A synchronous rectifying buck-boost converter includes a controller, first and second transistors, an inductor and a capacitor. The controller is connected to the gates of the first and second transistors for controlling ON/OFF of the first and second transistors, and further controls the current of the inductor and charge/discharge of the capacitor. The first and second transistors connected in series are connected to the controller and the inductor. The inductor is connected to a first external power unit or a first external loading device. The drain of the first transistor is connected to a second external power unit or a second external loading device such that a low-voltage input power of the first external power unit is converted to a high-voltage output power or a high-voltage input power of the second external power unit is converted to a low-voltage output power.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: Inno-Tech Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ching-Yuan Lin, Shu-Chia Lin, Wen-Yueh Hsieh, Yi-Pin Chen
  • Publication number: 20150078037
    Abstract: A power control device for dynamically adjusting frequency includes an electric transformer, a controller, a loading feedback unit, and a switching transistor. The electric transformer includes a first side induction coil connected to an input power unit, a second side induction coil connected to a loading unit to generate an output power by electromagnetic induction with the first side induction coil, and an auxiliary induction coil generating a power sensing signal by electromagnetic induction with the first side induction coil. The loading feedback unit generates a loading feedback signal. The controller determines the level of loading based on the loading feedback signal and further detects the valleys of the power sensing signal so as to change the switching signal which controls the switching transistor at the optimal one of the valleys.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2013
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Applicant: INNO-TECH CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ching-Yuan Lin, Shu-Chia Lin, Chih Feng Lin
  • Patent number: 8907736
    Abstract: A digital pulse width modulation controller includes a pulse width modulation controller, a selection unit having at least one selector, a comparison unit having at least one comparator, and a signal conversion unit having at least one digital-to-analog converter. The digital-to-analog converter generates a reference current and/or voltage. The comparator receives the reference current and/or voltage, and performs a comparison operation to generate a comparison signal based on a feedback signal. The selector selects one selection signal to input into the pulse width modulation controller, which receives other parameters set by a user or the system at the same time so as to control characteristics of the digital pulse width modulation signals, thereby improving the electric properties of a loading circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Assignee: Inno-Tech Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chih Feng Lin, Shu-Chia Lin, Wen-Yueh Hsieh, Ching-Yuan Lin, Ting-Chin Tsen, Yi-Pin Chen
  • Patent number: 8885363
    Abstract: A dual-mode switching power control device includes an electric transformer, a PWM driving controller, a switching transistor, an isolation element, an output diode and an output capacitor. The PWM driving controller is connected to the switching transistor coupled to the electric transformer. The first side inductor of the electric transformer and the switching transistor are coupled to an input power, and the second side inductor of the electric transformer is coupled to the output diode. The output capacitor and a load are connected in series. The output power is converted into a feedback signal by the isolation element. The PWM driving controller determines to perform DCM or CCM based on the feedback signal to control the current flowing through the electric transformer, and the output power is generated. Therefore, the efficiency of power conversion is improved and is suitable for high power applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: Inno-Tech Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ching-Yuan Lin, Shu-Chia Lin, Chih Feng Lin