Circuit for detecting power in a multi-stage power converter

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PATENT NO 12261533
APP PUB NO 20240128875A1
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18046864

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Aspects of the present disclosure describe power converters. A power converter in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure may comprise a first stage, a second stage electrically coupled to the first stage, the second stage including an energy transfer element, and a sensor. The sensor may include a first circuit and a second circuit. The first circuit and the second circuit may respond differently to an output of the energy transfer element. The sensor may be configured to selectively provide power to the first stage based on a difference in response of the first circuit and the second circuit.

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POWER INTEGRATIONS INC5245 HELLYER AVENUE SAN JOSE CA 95138

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bonavente, Daryll Plaza Quezon, PH 1 1
Joshi, Rahul Prabhakar Pleasanton, US 3 11

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