Microelectromechanical isolating circuit
US6975193B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 25, 2003 |
| Grant date | Dec 13, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 28, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H59/0009
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Microelectromechanical (MEMS) switches are used to implement a flying capacitor circuit transferring of electrical power while preserving electrical isolation for size critical applications where transformers or coupling capacitors would not be practical. In one embodiment, the invention may be used to provide input circuits that present a programmable input impedance. The circuit may be modified to provide for power regulation.
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