Method and apparatus for sensing multiple voltage values from a single terminal of a power converter controller

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PATENT NO 9912242
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15363744

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A method for regulating an output of a power converter includes receiving a signal at a single terminal of an integrated circuit controller. The signal at the single terminal represents a line input voltage of the power converter during at least a portion of an on time of a power switch. The signal at the single terminal represents an output voltage of the power converter during at least a portion of an off time of the power switch. The power switch is switched in response to the signal to regulate the output of the power converter.

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POWER INTEGRATIONS INCSAN JOSE CA

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Balakrishnan, Balu Saratoga, US 210 5280
Djenguerian, Alex B Saratoga, US 170 3053

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