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Control circuit for controlling a semiconductor switch system

US8218281B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 18, 2009
Grant dateJul 10, 2012
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Expiry dateJul 12, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01R31/3275
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A power distribution system and method has a controller and at least one semiconductor switch. The power distribution system additionally has an on status detector which detects the status of the semiconductor switches, and an overcurrent status circuit which checks for overcurrent conditions.

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