Power Supply Boost Circuit Efficiency Control via Feedback

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Solution Overview

Problem

Display devices face inefficiencies in power consumption and output due to variations in input voltage and current, leading to reduced performance and shorter operational times.

Innovation Solution

A power supply system incorporating a boost circuit and correction circuit that adjusts output efficiency by sensing input voltage and current, using transistors, inductors, and phase controllers to optimize voltage and current delivery to the display panel, thereby controlling the boost circuit's efficiency.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Loss of energy

If a conventional power supply is used without correction circuit, then the circuit is simple, but output efficiency varies with input voltage changes causing efficiency hump and increased power consumption

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepower consumptionVSAvoidcircuit complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of energyVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The correction circuit senses the input voltage and generates a correction signal that adjusts the switching timing of the boost circuit. This feedback mechanism dynamically compensates for input voltage variations, maintaining optimal efficiency and preventing efficiency hump by continuously adapting the switching parameters based on real-time voltage conditions

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The system transitions from a static switching configuration to a dynamic one where the switching timing is continuously adjusted based on input voltage conditions. The phase controller modifies the turning-on/off time points of the switch transistor dynamically, allowing the system to adapt to varying input voltages and maintain peak efficiency across different operating conditions

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Productivity

If the boost circuit operates without correction, then the operation is simple, but the point for achieving maximum efficiency varies (lowers) with input voltage changes

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveoperational efficiencyVSAvoidadaptability to input voltage variations
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The correction circuit continuously monitors input voltage and adjusts the switching timing accordingly, ensuring the boost circuit operates at peak efficiency regardless of input voltage variations. This feedback control prevents the maximum efficiency point from shifting downward by dynamically compensating for voltage changes

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The system changes the switching parameters (turning-on/off time points) based on input voltage conditions. By adjusting these parameters dynamically, the system maintains optimal efficiency across different input voltages, preventing the efficiency peak from degrading

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Duration of action of moving object

If higher current is supplied to compensate for efficiency loss, then the power consumption increases, but the operational duration decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveoperational durationVSAvoidpower consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
Duration of action of moving objectVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The correction circuit ensures continuous optimal operation by preventing efficiency hump. By maintaining peak efficiency throughout the operational cycle through dynamic switching adjustment, the system maximizes the useful action duration without requiring increased power consumption to compensate for efficiency losses

Inventive Principle:
Principle #20Continuity of useful action

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The system enhances output efficiency, prevents efficiency humps, and reduces power consumption, allowing the display device to operate for a longer period with the same battery capacitance.

Implementation Method 1

a first boost circuit configured to output a first driving voltage with a high potential by stepping up an input voltage

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Implementation Method 2

a second boost circuit configured to output a second driving voltage with a low potential by stepping down the input voltage

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Implementation Method 3

A correction circuit may output a correction signal based on a result obtained by sensing the input voltage

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectVoltage sensing: Ohm's Law

Data Source

PatentUS11164529B2Power supply and display device including the same
Publication Date: 2021.11.02 LG DISPLAY CO LTD
  • US11164529B2 patent drawing
  • US11164529B2 patent drawing
  • US11164529B2 patent drawing

AI summary

A power supply includes a boost circuit having a first boost circuit configured to output a first driving voltage to be supplied to the display panel by stepping unit an input voltage and a second boost circuit configured to output a second driving voltage to be supplied to the display panel by stepping down the input voltage, and a correction circuit configured to output a correction signal based on a result obtained by sensing the input voltage, and controls output efficiency of the boost circuit based on the input voltage and current sensed from the display panel.