Title: Fast closing switch system

Abstract: A thyristor switch system completes a circuit with a much higher rate of current rise than a thyristor alone is capable of delivering. The invention limits the current through the load during the "priming" period of the thyristor that precedes the application of a high current pulse through the load.

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Inventors: Wickson, Arthur K. (Palos Verdes Estates, CA, US)

Application Number: 951809
Filing Date: 1978-10-16
Publication_date: 1981-05-05
Assignee: The Garrett Corporation (Los Angeles, CA)
Primary Class(es): 327/376 327/438
Other Classes:
US Patent Ref:

3386027	May, 1968	Kilgore et al.	307/252.
3662189	May, 1972	Robinson et al.	328/67.
3737679	Jun, 1973	Cooper	307/252.

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Primary Examiner: Zazworsky, John
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney: Talcott; Joel D., Miller; Albert J.