Compact monolithic capacitive discharge unit
US7236345B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 4, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jun 26, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 9, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF42B3/121
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A compact monolithic capacitive discharge unit (CDU) is disclosed in which a thyristor switch and a flyback charging circuit are both sandwiched about a ceramic energy storage capacitor. The result is a compact rugged assembly which provides a low-inductance current discharge path. The flyback charging circuit preferably includes a low-temperature co-fired ceramic transformer. The CDU can further include one or more ceramic substrates for enclosing the thyristor switch and for holding various passive components used in the flyback charging circuit. A load such as a detonator can also be attached directly to the CDU.
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