Switching circuit
US9525412B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 18, 2016 |
| Grant date | Dec 20, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 18, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04B1/44
- WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In one embodiment, the invention can be a switching circuit, the switching circuit including a passive switch coupled to a first switch terminal; a driving switch coupled in series with the passive switch and a second switch terminal, the driving switch configured to turn the passive switch on and off; a power source configured to provide power to the passive switch and the driving switch; and a monitoring circuit configured to receive an indication that a switching circuit voltage exceeds a predetermined amount and, in response, reduce the power provided to the driving switch; or receive an indication that a switching circuit current exceeds a predetermined amount and, in response, reduce the power provided to the driving switch.
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