Systems and methods for current limiting

Abstract

An example system includes a first power source. The system also includes a first load electrically connected to the first power source. The system also includes a second power source. The system further includes fault mitigation circuitry. A fault mitigation circuit is used to detect a fault of the first power supply. A fault mitigation circuit is for electrically connecting the second power source to the first load in response to detecting a fault. The fault mitigation circuit is for limiting current flow from the second power source through the fault mitigation circuit.

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technical field [0001] The present disclosure generally relates to current limiting. Background technique [0002] A power supply can deliver power to a load. For example, a power source and a load may be electrically connected through a high potential rail and a low potential rail. Power flow from a power source to a load may be interrupted, for example, due to a power source failure, a power reverse flow failure, scheduled repair or replacement of the power source, and the like. A backup power source may be electrically connected to the load to provide power to the load until the fault is corrected or the repair is completed. Contents of the invention [0003] Therefore, according to one aspect of the present disclosure, the present disclosure proposes a system for current limiting, comprising: a fault detection circuit for: detecting a fault of a first power supply electrically connected to a first load, and outputting an indication of the detected a first signal of ...

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Power flow from the source to the load may be interrupted, for example due to a source failure, a source reverse flow failure, scheduled repair or replacement of the source, etc.

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