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Charge regulation circuit

Patent ·
OSTI ID:7186846
This patent describes a charge regulation circuit. It comprises: an unregulated power supply having a first unregulated voltage value during a first charge cycle and a second unregulated voltage value during a second charge cycle, an inductor and capacitor connected in series with one another, wherein a charge voltage exists across the capacitor; a diode connected in parallel with the inductor and capacitor; a switch, and means for closing the switch at a first time for permitting the unregulated power supply to be connected to the capacitor through the inductor when the switch is in a closed position; means for opening the switch during the first charge cycle.
Assignee:
Dept. of Energy, Washington, DC (United States)
Patent Number(s):
A; US 5124617
Application Number:
PPN: US 7-689564
OSTI ID:
7186846
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English