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Linear regulator with output current and voltage sensing

Patent 6750638 Issued on June 15, 2004. Estimated Expiration Date: Icon_subject April 17, 2022. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.

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Inventor

Assignee

Application

No. 10124963 filed on 04/17/2002

US Classes:

323/280With a specific feedback amplifier (e.g., integrator, summer)

Examiners

Primary: Riley, Shawn

Attorney, Agent or Firm

International Class

G05F 140

Abstract

A linear regulator includes at least two control loops that monitor different control variables of the output signal. The error signal of the first control loop serves as the reference signal for the second control loop. The conversion of one control variable to the other increases phase margin and improves stability of the frequency response. Also, a capacitor can be coupled to the output of the linear regulator to improve small signal and transient response.

Other References

  • Dixon, “Average Current Mode Control of Switching Power Supplies”, Unitrode Application Note U-140, pp. 3-356 —3-369 1999 no month.
  • Heisley et al., “DMOS Delivers Dramatic Performance Gains To LDO Regulators”, EDN, Jun. 22, 2000, pp. 141-150.
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