Low power converter
AssigneeTriune Systems, LLC
InventorsRoss E. Teggatz, Brett Smith, Amer Atrash, Wayne Chen
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Abstract
An AC to DC converter system is disclosed in which a conversion circuit for converting an AC input signal to a DC output signal is operably coupled with an enabling circuit designed for sensing and output parameter indicative of the presence or absence of a load at the DC output. The system is designed so that the conversion circuit operates in an inactive standby state when there is no load, and in an active state for supplying DC power when a load is present. The enabling circuit is configured to operate using low power.
Claims20
1-3. (canceled)
A converter system comprising:
- an input configured for receiving an AC power input signal;
- a conversion circuit for converting the AC input signal to a DC output signal, the conversion circuit operably coupled with the input and to an output for outputting the DC output signal;
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- a timer configured to cause the conversion circuit to switch between an active state and an inactive state in response to a predetermined “on” period.
A system comprising:
- an input configured for receiving an AC power input signal;
- a conversion circuit for converting the AC input signal to a DC output signal, the conversion circuit operably coupled with the input and to an output for outputting the DC output signal;
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- a timer configured for switching the conversion circuit between an active state and an inactive state to maintain a charge on a capacitor during periods when a load is receiving no power from the conversion circuit.
A system comprising:
- an input configured for receiving an AC power input signal;
- a conversion circuit for converting the AC input signal to a DC output signal, the conversion circuit operably coupled with the input and to an output for outputting the DC output signal;
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- an external signal generator configured for switching the conversion circuit between an active state and an inactive state to maintain an energy state of an energy storage device during periods when a load is receiving no power from the conversion circuit.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.