Bipolar current source based on a unipolar power supply

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2006-04-11

2006-04-11

Tyler, Cheryl (Department: 3744)

Refrigeration

Using electrical or magnetic effect

Thermoelectric; e.g., peltier effect

C062S003200, C330S255000, C330S146000, C372S029014, C372S022000, C372S031000, C372S034000, C372S036000, C372S038030

Reexamination Certificate

active

07024864

ABSTRACT:
An adjustable bipolar current source for a load, such as a thermoelectric cooler, includes a voltage-controlled power supply having a unipolar output, and an H-bridge. At least one of the two active elements on a first side and at least one of the two active elements on a second side of the H-bridge comprises an active conductive element responsive to a control signal to set a magnitude of current flow through the active conductive element. Control logic provides the control signals to the active elements on the first and second sides to set the polarity of the current to the load. Logic coupled to the voltage-controlled power supply maintains a supply voltage sufficient to maintain a voltage drop across the active conductive elements within a linear range of operation of the conductive elements. The output of the voltage-controlled power supply is clamped at or near a minimum stable level.

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