Abstract: An electrochemical counting device in a casing, which contains counters that may be switched by a drive. The drive is connected to a switch armature, which engages a stepping wheel to shift the counters. The drive is also provided with two swivel arms, which are not mechanically connected. Each swivel arm is equipped with a spool. In order to shift the counters, both swivel arms are pivotable oppositely directed in a synchronized manner, perpendicular to the pole face of the permanent magnet. The permanent magnet is arranged between the two swivel arms. Both swivel arms are supported at the casing by a spring. The swivel arms cannot be pivoted accidentally towards each other due to impact and therefore cannot accidentally shift the counters. The electromechanical counting device may therefore be employed, where sudden impact or magnetic interference may occur.

Abstract: A semiconductor device comprising first and second transistors connected in series with one another to pass a primary current upon receipt of a control signal at the gate of the second transistor. The first transistor is coupled to receive a base current from a secondary power source. A third transistor is coupled to have a primary current path to shunt the base current away from the first transistor upon conduction of the third transistor. A capacitor is connected between the base of the third transistor and the base of the first transistor so that, at the moment the second transistor ceases conduction in response to the control signal, a voltage gradient is generated between the base of the first transistor and the base of the third transistor, causing the current from the secondary power source to charge the capacitor and thus render the third transistor conductive, thereby shunting the base current from the secondary power source away from the base of the first transistor.

Abstract: A semiconductor device comprising first and second transistors connected in series with one another to provide a path for a primary current upon receipt of a control signal at the gate of the second transistor. The first transistor is coupled to receive a base current from a secondary power source. A third transistor is coupled to have a current path which shunts the base current of the first transistor upon conduction of the third transistor. A zener diode is connected between the base of the third transistor and the common junction of the first and second transistors and is arranged to provide base current to the third transistor thereby causing the third transistor to be conductive upon turn-OFF of the second transistor, and as a consequence quickly turning OFF the first transistor.