Charge-Transfer Capacitors, Terminals, and Coupling Thereof in Switched- Capacitor Converters
An apparatus for power conversion includes a transformation stage for transforming a first voltage into a second voltage. The transformation stage includes a switching network, a filter, and a controller. The filter is configured to connect the transformation stage to a regulator. The controller controls the switching network.
1 . An apparatus for power conversion, said apparatus comprising a transformation stage for transforming a first voltage into a second voltage, wherein said transformation stage comprises a switching network having a plurality of switches, each of which transitions between first and second states, said switches being independently controlled so as to cause said switching network to transition between at least first and second switching arrangements, wherein said apparatus further comprises a filter, and a controller, wherein said filter is configured to connect said transformation stage to a regulator, and wherein said controller controls said switching network by causing said switching network to transition between said first and second switching arrangements.