Apparatus for bi-directional power switching in low voltage vehicle power distribution systems

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8941264
APP PUB NO 20120319483A1
SERIAL NO

13134901

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A plurality of modules each including at least a pair of series connected power MOSFETs are configured between a plurality of DC voltage sources, and a plurality output terminals for connection to respective loads, are controlled for selectively applying power to the loads via time delay switching incorporating forward biased intrinsic diodes of the MOSFETs in a given current path during initial application of power to a load, whereby a predetermined period of time after turning on one of the series connected MOSFETs, the associated other MOSFET is turned on to shunt its intrinsic diode for reducing the resistance in the current path to maximize current flow. The configuration of the plurality of power MOSFETs is also controlled for selectively providing bi-directional current flow between said plurality of DC voltage sources.

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  • BAE SYSTEMS INFORMATION AND ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS INTEGRATION INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Scruggs, Michael K Pompton Plains, US 14 162
Sozusen, Serdar T Pinebrook, US 6 31

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