Operation of a redundant power supply without isolation devices

Details Operation of a redundant power supply without isolation devices Operation of a redundant power supply without isolation devices

2008-07-15

2008-07-15

DeBeradinis, Robert L. (Department: 2836)

Electrical transmission or interconnection systems

Plural supply circuits or sources

Connecting or disconnecting

Reexamination Certificate

active

07400067

ABSTRACT:
Methods and apparatuses are disclosed that may allow elimination of isolation devices for redundant power supplies while mitigating the undesirable effects of their elimination.

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