Abstract: A Method and apparatus for control of switch mode power supplies utilizing magnetic and capacitive conversion means are disclosed. The switch mode power supply is efficient and generates very small inductor current ripple and output voltage ripple. The switch mode power supply has a wider bandwidth and the filter components including magnetic storage element and the output capacitor can be made much smaller. The capacitor voltages in the switched capacitor array are regulated by changing the amount of time the inductor current passes through them.

Abstract: A Method and apparatus for control of switch mode power supplies utilizing magnetic and capacitive conversion means are disclosed. The switch mode power supply is efficient and generates very small inductor current ripple and output voltage ripple. The switch mode power supply has a wider bandwidth and the filter components including magnetic storage element and the output capacitor can be made much smaller. The capacitor voltages in the switched capacitor array are regulated by changing the amount of time the inductor current passes through them.

Abstract: A Method and apparatus for control of switch mode power supplies utilizing magnetic and capacitive conversion means are disclosed. The switch mode power supply is efficient and generates very small inductor current ripple and output voltage ripple. The switch mode power supply has a wider bandwidth and the filter components including magnetic storage element and the output capacitor can be made much smaller. The capacitor voltages in the switched capacitor array are regulated by changing the amount of time the inductor current passes through them.

Abstract: A Method and apparatus for control of switch mode power supplies utilizing magnetic and capacitive conversion means are disclosed. The switch mode power supply is efficient and generates very small inductor current ripple and output voltage ripple. The switch mode power supply has a wider bandwidth and the filter components including magnetic storage element and the output capacitor can be made much smaller. The capacitor voltages in the switched capacitor array are regulated by changing the amount of time the inductor current passes through them.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include circuits and methods for sensing resistance. In one embodiment the present invention includes a method comprising detecting a voltage at an input of a regulator received from a power adapter, determining a maximum current capability of the power adapter, and charging a battery coupled to an output of the regulator using said detected voltage and said maximum current as inputs to said regulator. In one embodiment, the detected voltage is used to configure a voltage used to determine if or when a voltage received from a power adapter drops below some threshold.

Abstract: An LED driver circuit is disclosed that can drive a plurality of LED strings that are arranged in parallel, each LED string having a plurality of component LEDs that are series-connected. The LED strings can be the same type of LEDs in each string, or have different types of LEDs from one string to another. The LED driver includes a voltage control loop that dynamically regulates the output voltage across the parallel arrangement of LED strings. The output voltage is dynamically adjusted to accommodate the LED string with the largest operational voltage drop. This enables LED displays to constructed using different types of LEDs strings, but still supply the LED strings in a power efficient manner. Further, each LED string also includes its own individual current regulation loop so that the current, and therefore brightness, of each LED string can be individually adjusted.

Abstract: An LED driver circuit is disclosed that can drive a plurality of LED strings that are arranged in parallel, each LED string having a plurality of component LEDs that are series-connected. The LED strings can be the same type of LEDs in each string, or have different types of LEDs from one string to another. The LED driver includes a voltage control loop that dynamically regulates the output voltage across the parallel arrangement of LED strings. The output voltage is dynamically adjusted to accommodate the LED string with the largest operational voltage drop. This enables LED displays to constructed using different types of LEDs strings, but still supply the LED strings in a power efficient manner. Further, each LED string also includes its own individual current regulation loop so that the current, and therefore brightness, of each LED string can be individually adjusted.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include techniques for sensing current. In one embodiment, a switch in a switching regulator is coupled to a power supply. Input current from the supply is translated into an output current of the switching regulator. A signal corresponding to the output current is generated. The signal is selectively turned off with the input switch is open. Accordingly, the signal tracks the input current into the regulator. The signal may be used to determine the input current. In one embodiment, the signal is a voltage signal generated by a current corresponding to the output current provided into a resistor.

Abstract: A bidirectional power converter is presented. The power converter includes a circuit having a first and second power node and a first and a second internal node. Energy storage components are coupled between the power nodes and ground. A first switch is coupled between the first power node and the first internal node. A second switch is coupled between the first internal node and ground. A third switch is coupled between the second internal node and ground. A fourth switch is coupled between the second power node and second internal node. An inductive component is coupled between the first internal node and second internal node. A controller controls the switches in a manner such that power conversion occurs from the first to the second power node, from the second to the first power node, or power conversion is disabled and the power nodes are isolated from each other.

Abstract: An LED driver circuit is disclosed that can drive a plurality of LED strings that are arranged in parallel, each LED string having a plurality of component LEDs that are series-connected. The LED strings can be the same type of LEDs in each string, or have different types of LEDs from one string to another. The LED driver includes a voltage control loop that dynamically regulates the output voltage across the parallel arrangement of LED strings. The output voltage is dynamically adjusted to accommodate the LED string with the largest operational voltage drop. This enables LED displays to constructed using different types of LEDs strings, but still supply the LED strings in a power efficient manner. Further, each LED string also includes its own individual current regulation loop so that the current, and therefore brightness, of each LED string can be individually adjusted.