Dynamic current limit apparatus and method
US9778666B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 22, 2012 |
| Grant date | Oct 3, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 20, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01R19/12
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A dynamic current limiter circuit is disclosed. The dynamic current limiter includes an input node an output node. The dynamic current limiter also includes a current control valve coupled between the input and output nodes, the current control valve being configured to limit current flow between the input and output nodes based on a control input. The dynamic current limiter also includes a current change detector coupled between the input and output nodes, the current change detector being configured to detect a change in current through the input and output nodes and generate a control signal configured to drive the control input. The current control valve is configured to limit current flow between the input and output nodes in response to the current control signal.
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