Implicit On-Time Regulated Hybrid Converter

14) A method of operating a power converter, wherein the power converter converts an input voltage at an input node into an output voltage at an output node, wherein the power converter comprises a first flying capacitor, a second flying capacitor, an inductor, and switching elements, wherein the method comprises

• controlling, in a first magnetizing state, the switching elements such that the switching elements establish a first magnetizing current path from the input node, via the first flying capacitor, via the second flying capacitor, via the inductor, to the output node,
• controlling, in said first magnetizing state, the switching elements such that the switching elements interrupt said first magnetizing current path after a pre-determined time interval,
• controlling, in a demagnetizing state, the switching elements such that the switching elements establish a demagnetizing current path from a reference potential via the inductor to the output node, and
• controlling, in said demagnetizing state, the switching elements such that said demagnetizing current path is interrupted when a current through the inductor reaches a pre-determined threshold current value.