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High reliability low jitter pulse generator

US8344553B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 3, 2010
Grant dateJan 1, 2013
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Expiry dateJun 4, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03K3/537
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and concomitant apparatus for generating pulses comprising providing a laser light source, disposing a voltage electrode between ground electrodes, generating laser sparks using the laser light source via laser spark gaps between the voltage electrode and the ground electrodes, and outputting pulses via one or more insulated ground connectors connected to the voltage electrode.

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