Arrangements Responsive To Excess Current TRIZ Cases
- Overvoltage Protection Circuit with Bidirectional Switch
A circuit protection device uses a monitor circuit and bi-directional switch to limit current flow during power supply faults.
- ESD Protection Element Using Inverter Circuit for Signal Differentiation
An inverter circuit differentiates normal signals from ESD surges, preventing unnecessary fuse breaking while maintaining compact semiconductor device area.
- Inverter Trip Control Using Temperature Sensing Circuit
A temperature sensing circuit measures inverter thermal changes during overload conditions to enable precise trip event control.
- Subtransient Current Suppression for Aircraft Power Systems
A subtransient current suppressor directs fault currents to ground via a time-delayed switch controller.
- Ground Monitor DC Detection Module for Mining Safety
A ground monitor apparatus uses a DC detection module to measure current in pilot conductors and disconnect power sources when thresholds are exceeded.
- Transformer Neutral Protection Circuit for GIC Blocking
A transformer neutral protection circuit blocks unwanted DC currents using a dedicated DC blocking component and switch assembly.
- Step-down Circuit Efficiency via Switching Control
A step-down circuit uses switching control to manage voltage thresholds and energy storage for power conversion.
- Inverter Fault Detection via Short Circuit Current Rate of Change
A fault detection process monitors the rate of change and magnitude of short circuit current to generate a trip signal for inverter-based distributed generators.
- Fast Fault Current Limiter with Semiconductor Switching
Electronic control replaces slow mechanical breakers, limiting fault currents with low power dissipation and protecting downstream equipment from damage.
- Single Threshold Current Surge Limiter Circuit Disable Function
Microprocessor-based digital control replaces analog capacitors to limit peak currents, reducing device complexity and manufacturing costs for strobe units.
- Hybrid Diamond Circuit Protector for Heat Management
A hybrid diamond circuit protector diverts high currents through a parallel semiconductor to reduce I2RON losses and prevent overheating damage.
- Driver-Assisted ESD Protection for High-Speed IO Circuits
Analog Front End driver provides an alternative path for Electro Static Discharge current to ground.
- IGBT Short-Circuit Detection via Diode Anode Voltage Monitoring
A failure detection device monitors diode anode voltage to identify IGBT short-circuits using a simple rectifying element and reference comparison.