Apparatus and methods for limiting surges in load current
US8760833B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 14, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jun 24, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 30, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02H9/02
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Apparatus and methods related to limiting surge current are provided. An under-voltage condition on a node is sensed and respective signals are provided in response. The under-voltage condition correlates to a surge in load current drawn from the node. A foldback signal is provided to a power controller to adjust the voltage on the node. The foldback signal is nullified when the surge current condition has been curtailed. Printers, computers and other apparatus can include surge current-limiting accordingly.
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