High-power electrical pulses using metal oxide varistors
US7573157B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 28, 2005 |
| Grant date | Aug 11, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 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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