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Method and device for limiting the current surge in a capacitor associated with a rectifier

US5822203A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 25, 1996
Grant dateOct 13, 1998
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Expiry dateNov 25, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S323/908
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A device and associated method for limiting a current surge in a capacitor connected to the output of a rectifying bridge having its input connected to an a.c. voltage, the bridge being a composite bridge and being associated with means for synchronizing the turning-on of the bridge from zero crossings of the voltage of the a.c. power supply.

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