Current source, as for switching PIN diodes

Details Current source, as for switching PIN diodes Current source, as for switching PIN diodes

1979-04-09

1981-02-17

Miller, Jr., Stanley D.

Electrical transmission or interconnection systems

Nonlinear reactor systems

Parametrons

307254, 307317R, 307320, H03K 326, H03K 2314

Patent

active

042517427

ABSTRACT:
A current driver circuit using a two-level current source for switching PIN diodes. The driver is responsive to a binary signal control voltage for providing a respective forward-bias current or reverse-bias voltage. The two-level current source, responsive to output voltage, is included in the driver circuit to supply one of two current levels when the driver is conditioned to forward-bias the diode. When the output voltage is below a predetermined threshold value, a first level of current is supplied; when the output voltage is above the predetermined value, a second level of current, generally larger than the first current, is provided. The disclosed technique reduces peak instantaneous power dissipation in the driver by avoiding the simultaneous condition of high voltage and high current.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3868517 (1975-02-01), Schoeff
patent: 4019152 (1977-04-01), Harwood et al.
"Integrated Circuit Eng. Bttn" Part No. UDS5790/H/UDS5791H Sprague Elec. Company Semiconductor Div.

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