Pulse generator circuit, related laser system and method
US12278460B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 16, 2020 |
| Grant date | Apr 15, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 25, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01S5/06835
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An embodiment pulse generator circuit is configured to apply a current pulse to two output terminals. The pulse generator circuit comprises an LC resonant circuit comprising an inductance and a capacitance connected in series between a first node and a negative input terminal. The pulse generator circuit comprises a charge circuit configured to charge the capacitance via a supply voltage, a first electronic switch configured to selectively short-circuit the two output terminals, a second electronic switch configured to selectively connect the two output terminals in parallel with the LC resonant circuit, and a control circuit configured to drive the first and the second electronic switch.
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