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DC isolation and protection system and circuitA precision analog electronic circuit that is capable of sending accurate signals to an external device that has hostile electric characteristics, including the presence of very large common mode voltages. The circuit is also capable of surviving applications of normal mode overvoltages of up to 120 VAC/VDC for unlimited periods of time without damage or degradation. First, the circuit isolates the DC signal output from the computer. Means are then provided for amplifying the isolated DC signal. Further means are provided for stabilizing and protecting the isolating and amplifying means, and the isolated and amplified DC signal which is output to the external device, against overvoltages and overcurrents.
Document ID
20080004395
Acquisition Source
Headquarters
Document Type
Other - Patent
Authors
Wagner, Charles A.
Kellogg, Gary V.
Date Acquired
August 24, 2013
Publication Date
July 9, 1991
Subject Category
Electronics And Electrical Engineering
Report/Patent Number
Patent Application Number: US-PATENT-APPL-SN-369487
Patent Number: US-PATENT-5,031,066
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
Patent
US-PATENT-5,031,066
Patent Application
US-PATENT-APPL-SN-369487
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