Power Voltage Generator With Adaptive Ripple Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Display devices experience switching loss and conduction loss due to increasing switching frequencies of power and driving voltages, which are not effectively addressed by existing technologies.
Innovation Solution
A power voltage generator with an input voltage providing part, inductor, outputting part, output sensing part, peak voltage generator, comparing parts, and switch controller to dynamically adjust output voltage ripple and frequency, reducing switching loss by varying the ripple set voltage based on panel model, power mode, and current requirements.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If switching frequency is increased to improve power delivery speed, then productivity is improved, but switching loss increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic switching frequency adjustment by varying the on-time and off-time of switching elements based on real-time power delivery requirements. The controller modifies switching parameters adaptively, allowing the system to operate at higher frequencies when fast power delivery is needed while reducing frequency when lower power levels are required, thereby optimizing the trade-off between productivity and energy loss.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes operational parameters including switching frequency, on-time duration, and off-time duration based on power delivery conditions. By dynamically adjusting these parameters rather than maintaining fixed values, the system achieves high productivity when needed while minimizing switching losses during lower power demands, directly addressing the contradiction between speed and energy efficiency.
2Reliability
If output voltage ripple is reduced to improve stability, then reliability is improved, but switching frequency must increase which worsens switching loss
Solution Approach 1:
The patent dynamically adjusts the balance between ripple reduction and switching frequency by varying on-time and off-time based on load conditions. During high power delivery, the system accepts higher ripple to maintain lower switching frequencies, while during low power modes, it increases switching frequency to reduce ripple, thereby dynamically optimizing both reliability and energy efficiency.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent modifies switching parameters including frequency, duty cycle, and timing durations to achieve acceptable voltage stability without excessive frequency increases. By changing these parameters adaptively based on power level requirements, the system maintains sufficient reliability while avoiding the penalty of high switching losses associated with fixed high-frequency operation.
3Speed
If switching frequency is increased to improve response time, then speed is improved, but switching loss increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic switching frequency control where the switching speed is adjusted based on real-time power delivery requirements. During transient conditions requiring fast response, the system increases switching frequency to improve response time, while during steady-state operation, it reduces frequency to minimize switching losses, thereby dynamically optimizing the speed-loss trade-off.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes switching parameters including frequency and timing durations based on operational conditions. By adaptively modifying these parameters rather than maintaining fixed high-frequency operation, the system achieves fast response when needed while minimizing energy losses during normal operation, directly resolving the contradiction between speed and switching loss.
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 solution reduces switching loss and improves visibility by minimizing flicker through optimized ripple set voltage adjustments, ensuring efficient power management across different display modes and resolutions.
Implementation Method 1
an inductor configured to receive the input voltage to generate an inductor current
Data Source
AI summary
A power voltage generator includes: an input voltage providing part outputting input voltage based on a first signal; an inductor receiving the input voltage to generate an inductor current and connected to an outputting part; the outputting part generating an output voltage based on the inductor current and generating a feedback voltage; an output sensing part sensing the output voltage based on a second signal and generating an output sensing voltage; a peak voltage generator generating a peak voltage based on the input voltage, set data corresponding to an output set voltage, and ripple data corresponding to a ripple set voltage; a first comparing part generating a stop signal based on the output sensing and peak voltages; a second comparing part generating a start signal based on the set data and feedback voltage; and a switch controller generating the first and second signals based on the start and stop signals.


