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Starter circuit for an ion engine

  • US 6,304,040 B1
  • Filed: 07/12/1999
  • Issued: 10/16/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/12/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A starter circuit comprising:

  • a power supply having an output inductor, said inductor having a tap;

    a switch coupled to said tap having a control input; and

    a pulse control logic circuit coupled to said control input, said pulse control logic circuit controlling said switch to an on state to store energy and then to an off state to generate a high voltage discharge.

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