Method for operating in burst mode active clamp flyback converters and corresponding active clamp flyback converter apparatus

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PATENT NO 12136883
APP PUB NO 20230096383A1
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17951703

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An active flyback converter is transitioned between a plurality of operational states based on a comparison of a control voltage signal to voltage thresholds and a count of a number of consecutive switching cycles during which a clamp switch is kept off. The plurality of operational states includes a run state, an idle state, a first burst state, and a second burst state. Each set of consecutive switching cycles of the first burst state includes a determined number of switching cycles during which signals are generated to turn the power switch on and off and to maintain an off state of the clamp switch, and a switching cycle in a determined position in the set of switching cycles during which signals are sequentially generated to turn the power switch on, turn the power switch off, turn the clamp switch on and turn the clamp switch off.

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STMICROELECTRONICS S R L20041 AGRATE BRIANZA (MILANO)

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Adragna, Claudio Monza, IT 100 1428
Bosisio, Giuseppe Sesto San Giovanni, IT 5 7
Gobbi, Massimiliano Castel San Giovanni, IT 11 57

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