18375048. APPARATUS WITH VOLTAGE PROTECTION MECHANISM simplified abstract (Micron Technology, Inc.)
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APPARATUS WITH VOLTAGE PROTECTION MECHANISM
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
James E. Davis of Meridian ID (US)
Milind Nemchand Furia of Boise ID (US)
Michael D. Chaine of Boise ID (US)
Eric J. Smith of Boise ID (US)
APPARATUS WITH VOLTAGE PROTECTION MECHANISM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18375048 titled 'APPARATUS WITH VOLTAGE PROTECTION MECHANISM
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes an apparatus that includes a protection circuit connected to two voltage domains. The protection circuit consists of two silicon-controlled rectifiers (SCRs) connected in an anti-parallel configuration. The first SCR connects the first voltage domain to the second voltage domain when a first triggering condition is detected, while the second SCR connects the second voltage domain to the first voltage domain when a second triggering condition is detected. The protection circuit is designed to isolate the two voltage domains without the need for the triggering conditions.
- The apparatus includes a protection circuit with two SCRs connected in an anti-parallel configuration.
- The first SCR connects the first voltage domain to the second voltage domain based on the detection of a first triggering condition.
- The second SCR connects the second voltage domain to the first voltage domain based on the detection of a second triggering condition.
- The protection circuit isolates the first and second voltage domains without requiring the triggering conditions.
Potential Applications:
- Power distribution systems
- Electrical equipment protection
- Circuit breakers
Problems Solved:
- Prevents voltage surges or fluctuations from affecting the connected voltage domains
- Protects electrical equipment from damage caused by voltage variations
Benefits:
- Efficient isolation of voltage domains
- Enhanced protection for electrical equipment
- Improved reliability of power distribution systems
Original Abstract Submitted
An apparatus includes a protection circuit electrically connected to first and second voltage domains. The protection circuit includes a first silicon-controlled rectifier (SCR) and a second SCR connected in anti-parallel configuration. The first SCR is configured to connect the first voltage domain and the second voltage domain based on detection of a first triggering condition. The second SCR is configured to connect the second voltage domain and the first voltage domain based on detection of a second triggering condition. The protection circuit is configured to isolate the first and second voltage domains without the triggering conditions.
