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Slope compensation for current mode control modulator

A ramp signal generator generates a slope compensated ramp signal with optimal slope compensation for a current mode control modulator. In some embodiments, the ramp signal generator generates a ramp signal for the current control loop having a first ramp portion with slope compensation and a second ramp portion that matches the expected current mode signal. In some embodiments, the ramp signal generator is implemented using a switched capacitor circuit with charge scaling to generate the ramp signal with optimal slope compensation built into the ramp signal.

Slope compensation for current mode control modulator

A ramp signal generator generates a slope compensated ramp signal with optimal slope compensation for a current mode control modulator. In some embodiments, the ramp signal generator generates a ramp signal for the current control loop having a first ramp portion with slope compensation and a second ramp portion that matches the expected current mode signal. In some embodiments, the ramp signal generator is implemented using a switched capacitor circuit with charge scaling to generate the ramp signal with optimal slope compensation built into the ramp signal.

Folded ramp generator

A device includes a first ramp generator having a first ramp generator output configured to provide a first ramp, a second ramp generator having a second ramp generator output configured to provide a second ramp, and a third ramp generator having a third ramp generator output configured to provide a third ramp. The first ramp is a sawtooth voltage waveform having a first common mode voltage and a first peak-to-peak voltage. The second ramp is a sawtooth voltage waveform having a second common mode voltage and a second peak-to-peak voltage. The third ramp is a sawtooth voltage waveform having a third common mode voltage and a third peak-to-peak voltage. A frequency of the second ramp is approximately equal to a frequency of the third ramp, and the frequency of the third ramp is approximately double a frequency of the first ramp.

Folded ramp generator

A device includes a first ramp generator having a first ramp generator output configured to provide a first ramp, a second ramp generator having a second ramp generator output configured to provide a second ramp, and a third ramp generator having a third ramp generator output configured to provide a third ramp. The first ramp is a sawtooth voltage waveform having a first common mode voltage and a first peak-to-peak voltage. The second ramp is a sawtooth voltage waveform having a second common mode voltage and a second peak-to-peak voltage. The third ramp is a sawtooth voltage waveform having a third common mode voltage and a third peak-to-peak voltage. A frequency of the second ramp is approximately equal to a frequency of the third ramp, and the frequency of the third ramp is approximately double a frequency of the first ramp.

Duty timing detector detecting duty timing of toggle signal, device including duty timing detector, and operating method of device receiving toggle signal
11323110 · 2022-05-03 · ·

A duty timing detector includes a saw-tooth voltage generator that outputs a saw-tooth voltage in synchronization with a toggle signal repeatedly transitioning between a high level and a low level. A sample block obtains a level of the saw-tooth voltage in synchronization with the toggle signal and outputs the obtained level as a first sample voltage. A hold block stores the first sample voltage in synchronization with the toggle signal and outputs the stored first sample voltage as a second sample voltage. A voltage divider divides the second sample voltage to output a division voltage. A comparator compares the saw-tooth voltage and the division voltage to detect a target timing in each duty of the toggle signal.

Duty timing detector detecting duty timing of toggle signal, device including duty timing detector, and operating method of device receiving toggle signal
11323110 · 2022-05-03 · ·

A duty timing detector includes a saw-tooth voltage generator that outputs a saw-tooth voltage in synchronization with a toggle signal repeatedly transitioning between a high level and a low level. A sample block obtains a level of the saw-tooth voltage in synchronization with the toggle signal and outputs the obtained level as a first sample voltage. A hold block stores the first sample voltage in synchronization with the toggle signal and outputs the stored first sample voltage as a second sample voltage. A voltage divider divides the second sample voltage to output a division voltage. A comparator compares the saw-tooth voltage and the division voltage to detect a target timing in each duty of the toggle signal.

Emulated current generation circuit of power converting circuit and method thereof
11722058 · 2023-08-08 · ·

An emulated current generation circuit of a power converting circuit, providing an emulated current includes an AC component current and a DC component current, includes a first current circuit, a second current circuit, a combination circuit and a calibration circuit. The first current circuit generates a ramp signal as the AC component current. The second current circuit is coupled to an output stage of power converting circuit to provide a sensing current. The DC component current is generated after performing a sample-and-hold processing on the sensing current. The combination circuit is coupled to the first current circuit and second current circuit respectively to combine the AC component current and DC component current into an emulated sensing current. The calibration circuit is coupled to the first current circuit, second current circuit and combination circuit to dynamically adjust the ramp signal according to the emulated sensing current and sensing current.

Emulated current generation circuit of power converting circuit and method thereof
11722058 · 2023-08-08 · ·

An emulated current generation circuit of a power converting circuit, providing an emulated current includes an AC component current and a DC component current, includes a first current circuit, a second current circuit, a combination circuit and a calibration circuit. The first current circuit generates a ramp signal as the AC component current. The second current circuit is coupled to an output stage of power converting circuit to provide a sensing current. The DC component current is generated after performing a sample-and-hold processing on the sensing current. The combination circuit is coupled to the first current circuit and second current circuit respectively to combine the AC component current and DC component current into an emulated sensing current. The calibration circuit is coupled to the first current circuit, second current circuit and combination circuit to dynamically adjust the ramp signal according to the emulated sensing current and sensing current.

Trimming control circuit for current integration ramp DAC settling assist circuit

A ramp generator includes an operational amplifier having an output to generate a ramp signal. An integration current source is coupled to a first input and a reference voltage is coupled to a second input of the operational amplifier. A feedback capacitor is coupled between the first input and the output of the operational amplifier. A monitor circuit is coupled to the first and second inputs of the operational amplifier to generate an output flag in response to a comparison of the first and second inputs. A trimming control circuit is configured to generate a trimming signal in response to the output flag. An assist current source is configured to conduct an assist current from the output of the operational amplifier to ground in response the trimming signal generated by the trimming control circuit.

Trimming control circuit for current integration ramp DAC settling assist circuit

A ramp generator includes an operational amplifier having an output to generate a ramp signal. An integration current source is coupled to a first input and a reference voltage is coupled to a second input of the operational amplifier. A feedback capacitor is coupled between the first input and the output of the operational amplifier. A monitor circuit is coupled to the first and second inputs of the operational amplifier to generate an output flag in response to a comparison of the first and second inputs. A trimming control circuit is configured to generate a trimming signal in response to the output flag. An assist current source is configured to conduct an assist current from the output of the operational amplifier to ground in response the trimming signal generated by the trimming control circuit.