Systems and methods for fast switch turn on approximating ideal diode function
US8022679B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 16, 2009 |
| Grant date | Sep 20, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 19, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03K17/302
- WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A switching circuit approximating the fast switching characteristics and small forward voltage drop of an ideal diode is provided. The switching circuit may include a voltage multiplier circuit, a reservoir capacitor and a pull up switch configured to be coupled to the control terminal of a semiconductor switch.
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