Solid-state protector circuitry using gated diode switch
US4323942A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 11, 1980 |
| Grant date | Apr 6, 1982 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 11, 2000 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH10D12/212
- 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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