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Switch driver

US10622991B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 7, 2018
Grant dateApr 14, 2020
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Expiry dateSep 7, 2038

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02B70/10
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to an apparatus and method for driving a switch, such as a power switch. A driver comprises a voltage sensor to sense a drive voltage, and an electrical source to provide a drive signal having a drive value. The driver is adapted to adjust the drive value based on the drive voltage to limit a switch-current flowing through the switch.

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