Programming controller parameters through external terminals of a power converter

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9853552
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15398542

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A method of operating a power converter includes applying a first signal sequence to one or more terminals of the power converter to unlock a controller of the power converter and cause the controller to enter a programming mode, applying a second signal sequence to the one or more terminals of the power converter to program a controller parameter of the power converter, and applying a third signal sequence to the one or more terminals to lock the controller of the power converter and cause the power converter to enter a locked mode. The one or more terminals of the power converter includes one or more input terminals of the power converter that converter are adapted to be coupled to a programmable ac or dc supply, or one or more output terminals of the power converter that are adapted to be coupled to a programmable electronic load.

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POWER INTEGRATIONS INCSAN JOSE CA

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Matthews, David Michael Hugh Los Gatos, US 126 1481
Walker, Clifford James Fremont, US 3 46

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