Constant current generator

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1999-07-29

2008-10-07

Leja, Ronald W (Department: 2836)

Electricity: electrical systems and devices

Safety and protection of systems and devices

Impedance insertion

C361S093900

Reexamination Certificate

active

07433166

ABSTRACT:
A constant current generator connected between first and second terminals includes a gate turn-off thyristor in series with a resistor; a current limiting component connected between the anode gate and the cathode gate of the thyristor; and a voltage reference connected between the cathode and the cathode gate of the thyristor.

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