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Solid-state protector circuitry using gated diode switch

US4271445A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 20, 1978
Grant dateJun 2, 1981
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Expiry dateDec 20, 1998

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02H9/041
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A solid-state protector circuit utilizes the combination of two zener diodes (Z1, Z2), a resistor (R1), a capacitor (C1), and a gated diode switch (GDS) to facilitate the rapid discharge of high voltage transients.

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