Method and system for increasing efficiency and controlling slew rate in DC-DC converters

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9812962
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15090659

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One embodiment pertains to a method including transitioning a logic state of at least one enable signal. A first power transistor begins to turn off. A parameter level of the input of the first power transistor is directly sensed. A second power transistor is turned off when the parameter level is less than a threshold level.

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  • INTERSIL AMERICAS LLC

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Kohler, Edward Boston, US 9 125
Leoncini, Alexandro Raleigh, US 2 18
Lok, Timmy Palm Bay, US 2 18

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