• Patent Title: High efficiency primary and secondary bias flyback converter with dual outputs
  • Application No.: US15177998
    Application Date: 2016-06-09
  • Publication No.: US10418906B2
    Publication Date: 2019-09-17
  • Inventor: Zaohong Yang
  • Applicant: Apple Inc.
  • Applicant Address: US CA Cupertino
  • Assignee: Apple Inc.
  • Current Assignee: Apple Inc.
  • Current Assignee Address: US CA Cupertino
  • Agency: Blank Rome LLP
  • Main IPC: H02M3/335
  • IPC: H02M3/335
High efficiency primary and secondary bias flyback converter with dual outputs
Abstract:
This disclosure relates to flyback transformer-based power converters that are capable of providing multiple output voltage levels. With respect to USB-PD adapter design, the flyback converter's output may be changed from 12V to 20V—based on the charging device's request. By using a bias circuit that monitors an output voltage level of the flyback converter, a bias voltage for the bias circuit may be determined to improve efficiency of the flyback converter. Embodiments include a comparator, microcontroller or switches to compare output voltage levels and provide bias voltages to the bias circuit.
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