Patent application number | Description | Published |
20090243582 | PHASE-CUT DIMMING CIRCUIT - Methods, systems, and devices are described for sensing a phase-cut dimming signal and outputting a control signal compatible with a switching power circuit. Embodiments of the invention generate at least one of a low-frequency pulse-wave-modulated control signal, an analog output control signal, or a digital (e.g., higher-frequency pulse-wave-modulated) output control signal. Some embodiments further provide preloading and/or startup control functionality to allow proper functioning of the circuitry under small-conduction-angle (i.e., highly dimmed) conditions. | 10-01-2009 |
20120098505 | PHASE-CUT DIMMING CIRCUIT - Methods, systems, and devices are described for sensing a phase-cut dimming signal and outputting a control signal compatible with a switching power circuit. Embodiments of the invention generate at least one of a low-frequency pulse-wave-modulated control signal, an analog output control signal, or a digital (e.g., higher-frequency pulse-wave-modulated) output control signal. Some embodiments further provide preloading and/or startup control functionality to allow proper functioning of the circuitry under small-conduction-angle (i.e., highly dimmed) conditions. | 04-26-2012 |
20150042300 | VOLTAGE REGULATOR WITH SWITCHING AND LOW DROPOUT MODES - A voltage regulator includes an input terminal, an output terminal, a control circuitry, a buck mode switching converter, and a low dropout regulator circuit. The buck mode switching converter is arranged to convert a voltage signal received at the input terminal to a first voltage signal at the output terminal responsive to a first predetermined signal output from the control circuitry. The buck mode switching converter includes an electronically controlled switch in communication with an energy storage element. The low dropout regulator circuit is coupled between the input terminal and the output terminal and includes a linear circuit and is arranged to control a voltage drop across the linear circuit so as to provide a second voltage signal at the output terminal responsive to a second predetermined signal output from the control circuitry. | 02-12-2015 |