Electronics driver for pulsed discharge
US12283789B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 2, 2020 |
| Grant date | Apr 22, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 5, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02M7/05
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
This application describes a laser driver that can include a voltage source, an inductor, at least one capacitor, a diode laser, and an electronic switch. The switch may be connected to ground and may be configured to alternate between an on state and an off state. In a first on state, current may flow through the switch to the inductor and through the inductor to store energy in the inductor. In a first off state, the inductor may release the stored energy and allow current to flow to the at least one capacitor to charge the at least one capacitor. In a second on state, the at least one capacitor may discharge and allow current to flow through the diode laser to cause the diode laser to emit light energy.
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