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Pulse generator
Assignee: BAE Systems Electronics Ltd
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Filing: 1986-01-28
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Granted: 1989-02-07
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Expires: 2006-01-28
Abstract
Abstract A pulse generator comprises a capacitor, means for periodically discharging the capacitor to generate pulses of electricity and means for recharging the capacitor between pulses. Means is included for sensing a residual reverse polarity charge on the capacitor after generation of a pulse and for using the energy stored in it to assist in recharging the capacitor for the next pulse.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert Richardson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 09:09
CPC Classifications
H; H03; H03K; H03K3/00; H03K3/02; H03K3/53; H03K3/57
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
165 words
A pulse generator, comprising: a capacitor: means for periodically discharging the capacitor to generate pulses of electricity; means for recharging the capacitor between pulses; sensing means for sensing a residual reverse polarity charge on the capacitor after generation of a pulse; and residual charge utilization means controlled by the sensing means so that in response to the sensing of a reverse polarity charge the residual charge utilization means uses energy stored in the capacitor by virtue of the reverse charge to assist in recharging the capacitor for the next pulse, wherein the means for recharging comprises an inductor, wherein the residual charge utilization means comprises a first switch for connecting the inductor across the capacitor, and wherein the sensing means comprises means for closing the first switch in response to detection of the reverse polarity charge and for opening the first switch when the energy giving the capacitor the reverse polarity charge has discharged through the inductor and recharged the capacitor with a forward charge.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
165 words
A pulse generator, comprising: a capacitor: means for periodically discharging the capacitor to generate pulses of electricity; means for recharging the capacitor between pulses; sensing means for sensing a residual reverse polarity charge on the capacitor after generation of a pulse; and residual charge utilization means controlled by the sensing means so that in response to the sensing of a reverse polarity charge the residual charge utilization means uses energy stored in the capacitor by virtue of the reverse charge to assist in recharging the capacitor for the next pulse, wherein the means for recharging comprises an inductor, wherein the residual charge utilization means comprises a first switch for connecting the inductor across the capacitor, and wherein the sensing means comprises means for closing the first switch in response to detection of the reverse polarity charge and for opening the first switch when the energy giving the capacitor the reverse polarity charge has discharged through the inductor and recharged the capacitor with a forward charge.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
56 words
A pulse generator according to claim 1, wherein the means for recharging further comprises a second switch, and a source of voltage arranged to charge the capacitor through the inductor via the second switch, and wherein the means for sensing additionally includes means for closing the second switch to commence or complete recharging of the capacitor.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
99 words
A pulse generator according to claim 2, wherein the means for closing the first switch and the means for closing the second switch comprise a comparator for comparing a reverse voltage on the capacitor with a reference, and arranged so that when the reverse voltage exceeds the reference the first switch is closed in response to a received recharge trigger signal thereby recharging the capacitor with a forward charge and then closing the second switch to complete the charging process, and so that at other times only the second switch is closed in response to the recharge trigger signal.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
A pulse generator according to claim 1, wherein the means for periodically discharging the capacitor comprises means for periodically connecting the capacitor across a load.
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