Controlled current limiter

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1983-05-10

1985-01-22

Moose, Jr., Harry E.

Electricity: electrical systems and devices

Safety and protection of systems and devices

With specific current responsive fault sensor

361101, 323278, H02H 308

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044955375

ABSTRACT:
A controlled current limiter having a diode in series with the voltage divider of the current limiting transistor to prevent power dissipation during idle conditions. A switch responsive to the output current is in series with the diode. A clamp responsive to preselected voltage differences clamps the limited current to a fixed valve.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3668545 (1972-06-01), Von Recklinghausen
patent: 3737800 (1973-06-01), Russell et al.
patent: 3967207 (1976-06-01), Wheatley, Jr.
patent: 4156150 (1979-05-01), Harrigan et al.
"Shorted Load Folds Back Supply Current", --Stopka, Electronics, Jun. 21, 1971, p. 65.
"Regulator for Standby Supply Handles Large Load Currents", --Allen, Electronics, 12/20/1973, pp. 115-116.

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