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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 15, 2005
Filed:
Jun. 19, 2003
Hui Chiang Yang, Taipei, TW;
Hui Chiang Yang, Taipei, TW;
Niko Semiconductor Co., Ltd., Taipei, TW;
Abstract
A current detecting circuit connects to a secondary side of a transformer, including a first, second transistors and a field-effect transistor (FET). The first transistor has a base connecting with the base and collector of the second transistor to form a common base terminal, an emitter forming a first detecting terminal and an emitter forming a feedback terminal. The second transistor has a collector forming a second detecting terminal. The FET is used to replace a prior current rectifying diode. The FET has a source connecting to an output terminal of the transformer and a drain connecting to a direct current (DC) output terminal. The first, second detecting terminals and feedback terminal are connected with the source, drain and gate of the FET, respectively. Via detecting the current of the DC output terminal, the FET is timely turned on and off to release the energy stored in the transformer.