Switching Power Supply Circuit Yearbook 2024 (US)

Web-based research report on trends in "Technology and Companies" from patent information.

■ A Dynamic Map that Provides an Overview of Technology and Companies This dynamic map is an electronic patent investigation report that allows users to view the results of patent information related to the title theme technology, divided into two axes: the "technology side" categorized by technology classification and the "company side" featuring the top 10 applicants. ■ Target Technology The expansion of AI technology requires a large amount of current for servers to perform high-speed processing in semiconductors. PCs and mobile devices are also becoming AI-enabled, leading to increased power consumption. Electric vehicles also require high power, making power supply circuits essential for providing electricity. - Expansion of input and output voltage ranges for resonant converters, increased power capacity, and associated control technologies - Stabilization of operation, transient response, overcurrent detection, and multi-phase control technologies - Structure of windings - Power factor improvement and strain rate enhancement Patents with these characteristics were selected as the subject of investigation. ■ Technology Classification ◇ Reduction of losses ◇ Miniaturization and cost reduction ◇ Low noise and stress suppression ◇ Stabilization and functional expansion ◇ Protection functions and detection functions ◇ Structure of magnetic components ◇ Drive circuits ◇ Functions for power factor improvement ◇ Others

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