Abstract:
A power supply includes a high frequency inverter comprising a pair of main switching transistors for alternately conducting current from a d.c. source through different winding halves of a multi-winding transformer. A starting resistor, connected between the source and the base of a selected one of the main transistors, initiates base-emitter current flow to make the transistor conductive. A control transistor turns the then conducting main transistor ''''off'''' in response to a predetermined current level through the conducting main transistor; the predetermined current level having been reached in response to the onset of magnetic saturation of the core of the transformer. Subsequently, a voltage induced in a third transformer winding initiates base-emitter current flow in the other main transistor thereby turning it ''''on''''. Also, the control transistor serves to turn either main switching transistor ''''off'''' when the current therethrough is excessive, (e.g., overload or short-circuit condition).
Abstract:
A polycrystalline varistor of the bulk effect zinc oxide base type adapted for use in voltage surge suppression on VHF signal lines is disclosed. The device comprises a unitary body including a spiral inductor electrically in series with the varistor element to prevent capacitive loading of the protected signal line.