Patent ID: 7571334
Filing Date: 2009-08-04
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. A high-voltage sequencer system, comprising: a positive high-voltage supply; a supply regulator connected to the positive high-voltage supply; a negative high-voltage supply; a master sequencer and programmable logic controller connected to the supply regulator to control operation thereof; a high voltage regulator output circuit connected to the supply regulator to receive high voltage signals therefrom; and a plurality of sequencer channels connected between the master sequencer and the programmable logic controller and the high voltage regulator output, the plurality of sequencer channels being arranged to provide signals to the high voltage regulator output to produce corresponding high-voltage signal outputs in selected sequences; the master sequencer and programmable logic controller being arranged to perform computations to affect the outcome of each selected sequence independently of one another wherein each of the sequencer channels is arranged to adjust its output state while executing a sequence of instructions.