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Switching device for disconnecting a current path

US11258437B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 27, 2018
Grant dateFeb 22, 2022
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Expiry dateSep 18, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03K17/56
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Various embodiments include a switching device for disconnecting a current path in a DC supply system, said current path comprising inductances at the source end and the load end, the switching device comprising: two series-connected switching modules; wherein each of the series-connected switching modules comprises a controllable semiconductor switching element and a series circuit; the series circuit including a resistor and a capacitor connected in parallel to the controllable semiconductor switching element.

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