Transient voltage suppression protection circuit including built in testing
US9383405B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 10, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jul 5, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 16, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02H9/042
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A lightning protection circuit includes a first lightning protection branch including at least one transient voltage suppression (TVS) protection element, and a testing element integral to the lightning protection circuit. The testing element is operable to test a functionality of the lightning protection circuit while he lightning protection circuit is installed in an electronic control system. A controller is connected to the testing element, such that the controller receives sensed signals from the testing element.
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