Apparatus and method for charging and discharging a capacitor
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Dec 27, 2005
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May 13, 2004
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Jul 17, 2003
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Sep 5, 2002
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An apparatus for electrically stimulating a smart material includes a controllable power source for charging the smart material and/or switching circuitry for discharging the smart material. The controllable power source includes a regulated DC to DC converter having controllable drive circuitry associated therewith. The drive circuitry can be self-oscillating through associated feedback means. The switching circuitry can be responsive to one or more control signals.
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