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Systems and methods for a SPDT switch or SPMT switch with transformer

US8044540B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 23, 2009
Grant dateOct 25, 2011
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Expiry dateJun 4, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03K17/693
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A SPDT or SPMT switch may include a transformer having a primary winding and a secondary winding, where a first end of the secondary winding is connected to a single pole port, where a first end of the primary winding is connected to a first throw port; a first switch having a first end and a second end, where the first end is connected to ground; and a second switch, where a second end of the secondary winding is connected to both a second end of the first switch and a first end of the second switch, where a second end of the second switch is connected to a second throw port, where the first switch controls a first communication path between the single pole port and the first throw port, and where the second switch controls a second communication path between the second throw port and the single pole port.

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