Power Management Chip With Integrated Buck Control and Fewer Ports

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current power management integrated chips require complex peripheral circuit structures due to multiple buck circuits and on/off switching circuits, necessitating multiple ports and setups.

Innovation Solution

A power management circuit and chip design that incorporates a main control module with an enabling control terminal for on/off switching, two buck modules, and integrated resistors for gamma voltage output, along with filtering modules for display and common voltages, reducing the need for separate on/off switch power supplies and simplifying the peripheral circuit structure.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If multiple buck circuits are equipped in the power management integrated chip, then multiple voltage outputs can be provided, but the peripheral circuit structure becomes complex and multiple ports require setup

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvevoltage output capabilityVSAvoidperipheral circuit structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The main control module is designed to perform multiple functions: it controls the on/off switching of the entire chip, manages multiple buck circuits (first and second buck circuits), and provides enable signals to various output modules. This multi-functional integration allows the chip to deliver multiple voltage outputs while avoiding the need for separate control circuits for each function, thereby reducing peripheral circuit complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Ease of operation

If separate on/off switching circuits are added for power management control, then power control functionality is achieved, but the peripheral circuit structure becomes more complex

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepower control functionalityVSAvoidperipheral circuit structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The on/off switching control function is merged into the main control module rather than being implemented as a separate dedicated circuit. The main control module integrates the switching control logic with the power management functions, allowing the chip to be enabled or disabled globally without requiring additional peripheral switching circuits. This merging approach maintains operational control while simplifying the overall circuit structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Adaptability or versatility

If multiple buck output terminals are configured, then multiple buck voltages can be output, but the chip configuration and peripheral circuits become more complex

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvebuck voltage output capabilityVSAvoidchip configuration
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The power management chip is segmented into distinct functional modules: the main control module, first buck circuit, second buck circuit, gamma voltage output module, and common voltage output module. Each module is responsible for specific voltage generation or control functions. This segmentation allows independent optimization of each module while maintaining clear interfaces, reducing the complexity of overall chip configuration despite providing multiple voltage outputs.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentEP4686067A1Power management circuit and power management chip
Publication Date: 2026.01.28 HUIZHOU VISION NEW TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

The present application discloses a power management circuit and a power management chip. The power management circuit comprises : a main control module which comprises an enabling control end, wherein the main control module receives an on/off control signal by means of the enabling control end, and the on/off control signal is used for controlling the main control module to be turned on or turned off; a first buck module connected to a first buck output end of the main control module and used for outputting a first buck voltage after the main control module is turned on; and a second buck module connected to a second buck output end of the main control module and used for outputting a second buck voltage after the main control module is started.