Transformer isolator for digital power supply

Details Transformer isolator for digital power supply Transformer isolator for digital power supply

2004-06-03

2008-09-02

Ahn, Sam K. (Department: 2611)

Pulse or digital communications

Cable systems and components

Transformer coupling

Reexamination Certificate

active

07421028

ABSTRACT:
A system for providing voltage isolation includes the first and second chips, each containing functional circuitry. The chips are interconnected via at least one RF isolation link that provides voltage isolation between the first chip and the second chip.

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