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
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;
Conference_Titel :
Power Electronics in Transportation, 1996., IEEE
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3292-X
DOI :
10.1109/PET.1996.565918
