Circuit for controlling a switch in series with a capacitive element
US8982594B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 21, 2011 |
| Grant date | Mar 17, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 24, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02B70/10
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A circuit for controlling a switch in series with a capacitive element. A circuit may include a bidirectional switch and a diode in parallel with first and second conduction terminals of the switch. The switch may be configured to control a capacitive element adapted to be coupled to an A.C. voltage. The switch includes first and second conduction terminals configured to conduct a same current when the switch is activated.
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