US Patent 7616464 Reverse current control system for a power converter

A reverse current control system for first power converter having a synchronous rectifier and an output inductance includes a reverse current module. The reverse current module monitors a first voltage that is based on an output voltage of the output inductance and a second voltage that is based on an input voltage of the output inductance. The reverse current module anticipates a reverse current condition based on the first and second voltages. When the reverse current condition exists, the reverse current module prevents current from flowing in reverse through the power converter.