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Digital power converter input current control circuit

CA 1281375 C · Owner: Henze, Christopher P. · Inventors: Henze, Christopher P.

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A digital power converter input current control circuit is connected between a power converter and a power source. This circuit monitors and controls if necessary, the, current that flows between the power source and the power converter in a manner that protects the power source the, input current control circuit, and the power converter from the catastrophic effects of excessive current flow. The input current control circuit operates similar to an electronic circuit breaker with an automatic reset feature in that the power delivered to the power converter is maintained low during fault conditions. Thus if a power, transistor in the power converter should fail a current, limit circuit in …

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  • Granted March 12, 1991. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended March 12, 2008.
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FiledJanuary 28, 1987
GrantedMarch 12, 1991
Term endedMarch 12, 2008
Patent numberCA 1281375 C
Classification (IPC)G05F1/44 +1 more

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1988199119941997200020032006Application filedJan 28, 1987Patent grantedMarch 12, 1991Term endedMarch 12, 2008

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