Multi-level pulser and related apparatus and methods
US9492144B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 2, 2015 |
| Grant date | Nov 15, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 2, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03K19/017545
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus and methods are provided directed to a device, including at least one ultrasonic transducer, a multi-level pulser coupled to the at least one ultrasonic transducer; the multi-level pulser including a plurality of input terminals configured to receive respective input voltages, an output terminal configured to provide an output voltage, and a signal path between a first input terminal and the output terminal including a first transistor having a first conductivity type coupled to a first diode and, in parallel, a second transistor having a second conductivity type coupled to a second diode.
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