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Input protection circuit for an analog optocoupler

US10425045B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 25, 2015
Grant dateSep 24, 2019
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Expiry dateJun 25, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03F2200/444
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An input protection circuit (110) for an optocoupler (20) is provided. The input protection circuit (110) includes a first voltage limiter (D1) with a first terminal that is electrically coupled to an input terminal of an amplifier circuit (120), wherein the input terminal of the amplifier circuit (120) is configured to receive a PWM signal and the amplifier circuit (120) is configured to provide a voltage to the optocoupler (20).

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