Determination of inductor current during reverse current in a boost converter

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PATENT NO 9912238
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14182939

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During operation of a boost converter conditions may exist that result in a reverse current through the boost converter, such as when a load drop from the boost converter occurs. During the reverse current period, inductance value determinations made during a forward current period may be used to estimate a magnitude of the reverse current and this estimate used by a controller to control the boost converter and return the boost converter to normal operation. The controller may control the boost converter by changing a ratio of charging and discharging time for an inductor of the boost converter, decreasing a bandwidth of the boost converter, and/or increasing a resistance of the boost converter.

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CIRRUS LOGIC INC800 WEST SIXTH STREET AUSTIN TX 78701

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Kamath, Gautham D Austin, US 5 42
Larsen, Christian Austin, US 58 366
May, Jeffrey Dripping Springs, US 10 64
Pazhayaveetil, Ullas Cedar Park, US 13 74
Tucker, John Christopher Austin, US 17 643

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