Low-Voltage Protection For Volatile Computer Memories

Abstract

Short-circuit current provides minimum memory power. Protective circuit includes dc-to-dc converter that supplies keep-alive voltage to memories when short circuit occurs in any of system loads. Converter powered by lowvoltage across two of three series diodes generated by short-circuit bus current. Relay switch is in open (short-circuit-detected) position. Protective circuit useful wherever necessary to improve reliability of volatile memories or other circuits that must not lose power.