Electronic switching system for a detonation device, method...

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2007-11-27

2007-11-27

Sherry, Michael (Department: 2836)

Electricity: electrical systems and devices

Igniting systems

For explosive devices

C361S251000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11170261

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for electronically switching a detonation device is configured to arm an energy source upon receiving a first signal and discharge the energy source to the detonation device upon receiving and validating a second signal. An explosive device comprising a detonation device electrically coupled to an electronic switching device is also provided, wherein the switching device comprises a microcontroller configured to validate the first signal and the second signal. The detonation device may comprise a semiconductor bridge device configured to activate the explosive device upon receiving a charge across a first terminal and a second terminal from the switching device. Methods of operation are also disclosed.

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