Varying operation of a voltage regulator, and components thereof, based upon load conditions

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO RE45773
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14170025

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A method for operating a voltage regulator controller, for use in a voltage regulator including coupled inductors, is provided as follows. A first signal is generated for driving a first switch of the voltage regulator. A second signal is generated driving a first switch of the voltage regulator. The voltage regulator determines whether a light-load condition exists. Upon determining the existence of a light-load condition, adjusting the phase difference between said first and second signals so that the first and second signals are approximately in-phase.

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INTERSIL AMERICAS INC1001 MURPHY RANCH ROAD MILPITAS CA 95035

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Houston, Michael J Cary, US 3 25
Saunders, Christopher S Raleigh, US 3 25

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