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Step-to-impulse conversion circuit
Assignee: Panasonic Holdings Corp
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Filing: 1976-08-24
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Granted: 1978-03-28
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Expires: 1996-08-24
Abstract
Abstract A step-to-impulse conversion circuit for converting a step input into an impulse output is disclosed which may eliminate the use of capacitors and comprises a combination of four transistors or three transistors, one thyristor and one diode with resistors so that the fabrication of monolithic integrated circuits may be much facilitated.
Inventors
- 👤 Hiroshi Minakuchi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 20:33
CPC Classifications
H; H03; H03K; H03K5/00; H03K5/153
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
193 words
A step-to-impulse conversion circuit utilizing only non-reactive elements, comprising: first, second and third transistors each having a control electrode, a first main electrode the potential of which varies directly in accordance with the potential of said control electrode, and a second main electrode the potential of which varies inversely in accordance with the potential of said control electrode, each transistor being biased for operation in a switching mode; an input terminal coupled to the control electrode of the first transistor; an output terminal coupled to the second main electrode of said second transistor; the first main electrode of the first transistor being coupled to the control electrode of the second transistor and the second main electrode of the first transistor being coupled to the control electrode of the third transistor; the first main electrodes of the second and third transistors being coupled to respective power supply terminals; a switching element coupled between the control electrode of said second transistor and the power supply terminal to which said first main electrode of said second transistor is coupled, said switching element having a control terminal coupled to the second main electrode of said third transistor.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
193 words
A step-to-impulse conversion circuit utilizing only non-reactive elements, comprising: first, second and third transistors each having a control electrode, a first main electrode the potential of which varies directly in accordance with the potential of said control electrode, and a second main electrode the potential of which varies inversely in accordance with the potential of said control electrode, each transistor being biased for operation in a switching mode; an input terminal coupled to the control electrode of the first transistor; an output terminal coupled to the second main electrode of said second transistor; the first main electrode of the first transistor being coupled to the control electrode of the second transistor and the second main electrode of the first transistor being coupled to the control electrode of the third transistor; the first main electrodes of the second and third transistors being coupled to respective power supply terminals; a switching element coupled between the control electrode of said second transistor and the power supply terminal to which said first main electrode of said second transistor is coupled, said switching element having a control terminal coupled to the second main electrode of said third transistor.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
A step-to-impulse conversion circuit as set forth in claim 1 wherein said switching element comprises a switching transistor.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
The circuit according to claim 1, wherein said transistors are all bipolar, said control electrode, first main electrode and second main electrode corresponding to base, emitter and collector electrodes respectively.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
A step-to-impulse conversion circuit as set forth in claim 3 wherein said switching element comprises a thyristor.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
A step-to-impulse conversion circuit as set forth in claim 4 wherein the emitter of said first transistor is connected through a diode to the base of said second transistor.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-03-27 | 1981-09-26 | 1982-03-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-03-27 | 1985-09-26 | 1986-03-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-03-27 | 1989-09-26 | 1990-03-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |