Abstract: A non-linear network is disclosed for use in a power processor (converter) for limiting transformer primary winding current during (switching) transitions of a transformer driving potential, the network employing a resistor for coupling a suitably limited current from the potential to the winding and a saturable reactor connected in parallel with the resistor, the reactor for bypassing the resistor except during (and until a suitable period after) transitions of the potential level.

Abstract: An improved rectifying network employing a semiconductor diode, a saturable reactor connected in series with the diode between a pair of terminals, and means for biasing the saturable reactor to saturate the saturable reactor core for forward diode current flow.

Abstract: A high-speed feedback circuit for use with, particularly, a buck or buck derived regulator (power processor). The circuit employs a voltage developed by the regulator after the switch and before the filter. From the voltage a current is developed which is combined with (subtracted from) a reference current. The combined current is integrated in a capacitor to develop a voltage used to drive the switch.

Abstract: A switching circuit for conducting a pulse of current between a first and a second terminal, the circuit including a transistor having a base connected to the first terminal, an emitter and a collector and a saturable-core transformer having an emitter winding coupling the emitter to the first terminal and a collector winding coupling the second terminal to the collector so as to provide regenerative current feedback rapidly driving the transistor into saturation after the transistor is suitably triggered, the circuit diverting the collector current from the emitter to the base circuit sweeping carriers out of the base and hastening the transistor turn-off after the transformer core saturates decoupling the emitter and collector windings.