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GB2358294A
GB2358294A GB0000757A GB0000757A GB2358294A GB 2358294 A GB2358294 A GB 2358294A GB 0000757 A GB0000757 A GB 0000757A GB 0000757 A GB0000757 A GB 0000757A GB 2358294 A GB2358294 A GB 2358294A
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amplifier
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static electricity
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John John
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QUANTUM FUEL TECHNOLOGY Ltd
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    • HELECTRICITY
    • H02GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
    • H02MAPPARATUS FOR CONVERSION BETWEEN AC AND AC, BETWEEN AC AND DC, OR BETWEEN DC AND DC, AND FOR USE WITH MAINS OR SIMILAR POWER SUPPLY SYSTEMS; CONVERSION OF DC OR AC INPUT POWER INTO SURGE OUTPUT POWER; CONTROL OR REGULATION THEREOF
    • H02M3/00Conversion of DC power input into DC power output
    • H02M3/22Conversion of DC power input into DC power output with intermediate conversion into AC
    • H02M3/24Conversion of DC power input into DC power output with intermediate conversion into AC by static converters
    • H02M3/28Conversion of DC power input into DC power output with intermediate conversion into AC by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode to produce the intermediate AC
    • H02M3/325Conversion of DC power input into DC power output with intermediate conversion into AC by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode to produce the intermediate AC using devices of a triode or a transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal
    • H02M3/335Conversion of DC power input into DC power output with intermediate conversion into AC by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode to produce the intermediate AC using devices of a triode or a transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only
    • H02M3/338Conversion of DC power input into DC power output with intermediate conversion into AC by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode to produce the intermediate AC using devices of a triode or a transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only in a self-oscillating arrangement

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Abstract

An amplifier for use particularly in the automotive industry which is capable of converting a low voltage direct current supply I into a very high static voltage X with low power usage. An input regulator stage REG 1 is coupled between the direct current supply I and a self oscillating DC-AC-DC converter Q1, Q2, TR1 and D4 to provide the high voltage output X.

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2358294
PATENT SPECIFICATION
This invention relates to a device for the amplification of a low voltage direct current supply into very high static voltage at low power levels. The level of the voltage produced can be controlled.
The device has applications in many fields as a power source, particularly in the automotive industry as it has the ability to produce high static voltages without drawing high direct currents. In comparison, conventional devices for generating high static voltages require very much higher power inputs.
The invention consists of a printed circuit board comprising the following elements; Regulator stage; DC voltage from 8V to 37V is input at I, being the positive connection to the supply. F1 is a fuse through which a lowvoltage DC current passes to diode Dl. Fl protects the circuit from overload, DI protects the, circuit from connection to the wrong polarity. DI feeds regulator Regl, which via resistor R1 and R2 produces a regulated output voltage. This voltage can be varied by varying the resistance of R2. The output of Regl is modulated and smoothed by capacitor C I. R3 is a current limiter. Light-emitting diode LED I is illuminated when the device is operational.
Driver stage; C2 is charged by R4 and R5. As C2 is charged and reaches 2/3 of its threshold voltage it discharges rapidly into the base of transistor Ql. A current of approximately IA from Q1 is fed into Q2, modulated by R6. This current flows through winding A of C) transformer Trl. A current is induced in winding B of Trl ("the sense loop"), which causes the current energising Q1 and Q2 to cease, switching off Q1 and Q2. The current flow in winding A ceases, collapsing the magnetic field of Trl. The cycle then begins again controlled by the negative feedback loop described above.
The magnetic field in Trl oscillates rapidly, generating a back-EMF in TH. Winding B controls the saturation of the core of TrI to maximise the output for minimum input. The cycle described above induces a high voltage in the secondary winding C of Trl. C3 and D4 control this voltage which is output as a static voltage at X. The level of this voltage is controlled by R2.
I The following drawing illustrates the device; figure 1 -circuit diagram 1: 1 I

Claims (5)

  1. CLAIMS 1. an amplifier of low voltage direct current to high voltage
    static electricity
  2. 2. an amplifier of low voltage direct current to high voltage static electricity as claimed in z claim 1, operational from input voltages of 8 volts and upwards, the voltages dependent on Regl
  3. 3. an amplifier of low voltage direct current to high voltage static electricity as claimed in claim I or claim 2, stable to within 5% across the range of output voltages
  4. 4. an amplifier of low voltage direct current to high voltage static electricity as claimed in 1:1 claim 3 capable of producing output of 1000 volts from I volt DC supply
  5. 5. an amplifier of low voltage direct current to high voltage static electricity as claimed in claim 4 capable of producing a variable and controllable static voltage 3
GB0000757A 2000-01-14 2000-01-14 DC-DC converter Withdrawn GB2358294A (en)

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Citations (7)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB1003891A (en) * 1960-09-30 1965-09-08 Lab For Electronics Inc Apparatus for vehicular speed measurements
GB1126081A (en) * 1965-02-19 1968-09-05 Atomenergi Ab Stabilized high voltage supply unit
GB1188117A (en) * 1966-09-29 1970-04-15 Marconi Instruments Ltd Improvements in or relating to Oscillator Circuit Arrangements
GB1425506A (en) * 1972-03-03 1976-02-18 Redelec High-voltage dc generator in an electrostatic apparatus
GB1528406A (en) * 1976-06-15 1978-10-11 Westinghouse Air Brake Co Converter-regulator circuit arrangement
GB1547320A (en) * 1976-07-02 1979-06-06 Raytheon Co Regulated power supply circuit
GB1602462A (en) * 1977-04-02 1981-11-11 Lucas Industries Ltd Battery charging systems for road vehicles

Patent Citations (7)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB1003891A (en) * 1960-09-30 1965-09-08 Lab For Electronics Inc Apparatus for vehicular speed measurements
GB1126081A (en) * 1965-02-19 1968-09-05 Atomenergi Ab Stabilized high voltage supply unit
GB1188117A (en) * 1966-09-29 1970-04-15 Marconi Instruments Ltd Improvements in or relating to Oscillator Circuit Arrangements
GB1425506A (en) * 1972-03-03 1976-02-18 Redelec High-voltage dc generator in an electrostatic apparatus
GB1528406A (en) * 1976-06-15 1978-10-11 Westinghouse Air Brake Co Converter-regulator circuit arrangement
GB1547320A (en) * 1976-07-02 1979-06-06 Raytheon Co Regulated power supply circuit
GB1602462A (en) * 1977-04-02 1981-11-11 Lucas Industries Ltd Battery charging systems for road vehicles

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