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A system and method for a power supply system that charges a capacitor, wherein the capacitor charge drives a pulse discharge driven system. The power supply system utilizes a main power supply and a resonant inductor and capacitor configuration to charge the capacitor to a specified, large percentage of a driving voltage that is required by the pulse system. A control module monitors the capacitor charge and disconnects the main power supply when the capacitor charge is within the specified percentage. The main power supply disconnect causes the inductor to discharge and similarly charge the capacitor in a more controlled manner. Once the control module measures the capacitor voltage at the full driving voltage, the control module commands a switch to separate the inductor from the capacitor. The control module similarly activates a small high voltage power supply that monitors the capacitor and replenishes any natural capacitor discharge that may occur in the time between the full capacitor charge and the capacitor discharge by the pulse discharge driven system. Once the pulse discharge driven system discharges the capacitor, the control module returns the power supply system to its initial state, wherein the main power supply and residual energy in the capacitor cooperate to efficiently charge the inductor and capacitor. The charging cycle continues repeatedly as a function of the pulse discharge driven system requirements.

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