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Dual path output current level control

  • US 7,531,914 B1
  • Filed: 12/13/2006
  • Issued: 05/12/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/13/2006
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A current control system for an electrical connection device, the current control system comprising:

  • a first output having a first predetermined protection level related to a first load that may be connected to the first output;

    a second output having a second predetermined protection level related to a second load that may be connected to the second output;

    a transistor that provides current to the first output and the second output;

    a sensor electrically disposed between the transistor and the second output and that generates a sensor signal based on detecting a flow of current to the second output; and

    a current control module that receives the sensor signal and that controls the transistor to provide current based on the sensor signal to either the first output at or below the first predetermined protection level or to the second output at or below the second predetermined protection level.

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