Wide range AC/DC converter circuit
US9973106B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 29, 2016 |
| Grant date | May 15, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 29, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02M7/2176
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electric circuit for use with an AC power source includes a diode electrically connected to a line input from the AC power source, a transistor having a gate, a drain, and a source, wherein the drain is electrically connected to the diode, a zener diode electrically connected between the gate and the source of the transistor, a resistor electrically connected between the drain of the transistor and a neutral input from the AC power source, and a capacitor electrically connected in parallel with the resistor.
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