Control mode discrimination circuit for automotive generator voltage regulator
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1. A voltage regulator for an automotive application, the voltage regulator comprising:
- an input node configured to receive one of an active control signal and a passive control signal;
a comparator circuit in communication with the input node and configured to determine if the passive control signal has been received; and
a counter circuit in communication with the input node and configured to control a voltage set point based on the active control signal.
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Abstract
An automotive voltage regulator that operates in both an active and passive mode is provided. The voltage regulator includes an input node, a comparator circuit, and a counter circuit. The input node is configured to receive a control signal. The comparator circuit is in communication with the input node and configured to determine if a passive mode signal has been received. The counter circuit is in communication with the input node and configured to control a voltage set point based on an active mode signal.
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1. A voltage regulator for an automotive application, the voltage regulator comprising:
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an input node configured to receive one of an active control signal and a passive control signal;
a comparator circuit in communication with the input node and configured to determine if the passive control signal has been received; and
a counter circuit in communication with the input node and configured to control a voltage set point based on the active control signal. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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