DocumentCode
3456737
Title
A study of AC and switchmode coupling of currents to airbag squib ignitors
Author
Wrathall, Robert S.
Author_Institution
TEMIC Semiconductors/Siliconix, Santa Clara, CA, USA
fYear
1996
fDate
24-25 Oct. 1996
Firstpage
111
Lastpage
116
Abstract
AC squib firing circuits are discussed with the object of improving the safety and reliability of squib firing circuits while reducing the cost. This overview concentrates on conceptual issues of automobile airbag squib ignitors.
Keywords
automotive electronics; bridge circuits; electric ignition; power integrated circuits; reliability; resonant power convertors; safety; safety systems; switched mode power supplies; AC squib firing circuits; airbag squib ignitors; automobile airbags; bridge power convertors; buck circuits; conceptual issues; power supply IC; reliability; resonant circuits; safety; switchmode current coupling; Air safety; Circuit faults; Circuit testing; Costs; Coupling circuits; Driver circuits; Energy storage; Fires; Voltage; Wiring;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Power Electronics in Transportation, 1996., IEEE
Print_ISBN
0-7803-3292-X
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/PET.1996.565918
Filename
565918
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