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Devices and methods for improving voltage handling and/or bi-directionality of stacks of elements when connected between terminals

US8669804B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 18, 2010
Grant dateMar 11, 2014
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Expiry dateAug 10, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03M1/804
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Devices and methods for improving voltage handling and/or bi-directionality of stacks of elements when connected between terminals are described. Such devices and method include use of symmetrical compensation capacitances, symmetrical series capacitors, or symmetrical sizing of the elements of the stack.

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