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Method and system for actuator control for direct access storage devices

US5287046A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 13, 1992
Grant dateFeb 15, 1994
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Expiry dateMay 13, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S388/903
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of operating bridge circuit for control of an inductive load is disclosed. The bridge circuit has a pair of input terminals for connection across a power source and a pair of output terminals for connection across the inductive load. Each arm of the bridge includes a transistor switch connecting an input terminal with an output terminal. Clamp circuits are connected to each pair of input and output terminals, taking inputs therefrom and responding to a transition through a predetermined voltage differential between the terminals for driving the transistor switch connecting the output terminal to the remaining input terminal, thereby limiting the output terminal to a predetermined voltage level.

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