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High-power electrical pulses using metal oxide varistors

US7573157B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 28, 2005
Grant dateAug 11, 2009
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Expiry dateAug 28, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03K3/53
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A circuit and method for creating a high-power electrical pulse which has a smooth or flat-topped configuration as well as a very short rise time. A metal oxide varistor (MOV) is preferably placed in parallel with a load and a switch is preferably placed in series between the MOV and the load.

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