Multiple independently regulated parameters using a single magnetic circuit element

A method for independently and concurrently controlling multiple parameters using a single magnetic element, the method comprising:

• configuring a single magnetic element as a single-stage power converter configured to transform an input power signal into an output power signal for delivery to a load;
• coupling a first switch network electrically with the single-stage power converter;
• coupling a first switch controller with the first switch network, the first switch controller configured to control power factor of the input signal by sequentially switching at least a portion of the first switch network;
• coupling a second switch network electrically with the single-stage power converter, the second switch network configured to switch the load output signal;
• and
• coupling a second switch controller to the second switch network, the second switch controller configured to control a load output parameter by sequentially switching at least a portion of the second switch network.

A method for independently and concurrently controlling multiple parameters using a single magnetic element, the method comprising:

• receiving an input power signal at a primary side of a single-stage power converter having a single magnetic element, the single-stage power converter electrically coupled with a power factor control module and a load control module;
• transforming the input power signal at the primary side of the single-stage power converter to an output power signal at a secondary side of the single-stage power converter, for delivery to a load;
• driving the power factor control module to substantially synchronize a current phase of the input power signal with a voltage phase of the input power signal;
• and
• driving the load control module to control an output parameter of the output power signal experienced by the load, wherein driving the load control module is independent from and concurrent with driving the power factor control module.