US3909699A
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Low impedance transmission line for bypassing radio frequency energy around high voltage rectifier stacks
Assignee: Infineon Technologies Americas Corp
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Filing: 1974-09-25
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Granted: 1975-09-30
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Expires: 1994-09-25
Abstract
Abstract A low impedance transmission line consisting of substantially coextensive, thin conductive straps which overlap one another, and are connected to respective opposite terminals of a high voltage rectifier stack, bypasses RF energy from a radio frequency transmitter connected to the high voltage rectifier stack around the stack to prevent damage to the stack diodes.
Inventors
- 👤 Frederick A Elder
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 13:43
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02M; H02M7/00; H02M7/02; H02M7/04; H02M7/06; H02M7/10; H02M7/103
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
153 words
In combination, a low impedance transmission line and a high voltage rectifier stack; said high voltage rectifier stack comprising a plurality of series-connected diodes extending between first and second spaced terminals, and a mounting support for mounting said plurality of diodes and said first and second terminals; said first and second terminals being positioned at opposite ends of said mounting support; said low impedance transmission line comprising first and second thin, elongated, closely spaced conductors each having a terminal end and a free end; said terminal ends of said first and second conductors being electrically connected to and mechanically supported by said first and second terminals respectively; said free ends of each of said first and second conductors terminating just short of the terminal end of the other, whereby said first and second conductors are substantially coextensive with one another and define a low impedance transmission line in parallel with said rectifier stack.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
153 words
In combination, a low impedance transmission line and a high voltage rectifier stack; said high voltage rectifier stack comprising a plurality of series-connected diodes extending between first and second spaced terminals, and a mounting support for mounting said plurality of diodes and said first and second terminals; said first and second terminals being positioned at opposite ends of said mounting support; said low impedance transmission line comprising first and second thin, elongated, closely spaced conductors each having a terminal end and a free end; said terminal ends of said first and second conductors being electrically connected to and mechanically supported by said first and second terminals respectively; said free ends of each of said first and second conductors terminating just short of the terminal end of the other, whereby said first and second conductors are substantially coextensive with one another and define a low impedance transmission line in parallel with said rectifier stack.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The combination of claim 1 which further includes a respective parallel-connected resistor and capacitor for each of said plurality of diodes.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The combination of claim 1 which further includes a radio-frequency transmitter connected to said high voltage rectifier stack.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The combination of claim 2 which further includes a radio-frequency transmitter connected to said high voltage rectifier stack.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said first and second thin, closely spaced conductors each comprise flat elongated straps which are disposed face-to-face with one another.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
39 words
The combination of claim 5 wherein each of said straps are covered with insulation material and are spaced from one another by a distance equal to the total thickness of said insulation material on opposing surfaces of said straps.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
The combination of claim 5 which further includes a respective parallel-connected resistor and capacitor for each of said plurality of diodes.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
The combination of claim 7 which further includes a radio-frequency transmitter connected to said high voltage rectifier stack.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
27 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said first and second conductors are made of a material having a resistance greater than the resistance of a copper conductor.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-09-29 | 1979-03-31 | 1979-09-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-09-29 | 1983-03-31 | 1983-09-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-09-29 | 1987-03-31 | 1987-09-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |