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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 21, 2026
Filed:
Dec. 27, 2023
Lawrence Livermore National Security, Llc, Livermore, CA (US);
Opcondys, Inc., Manteca, CA (US);
Stephen E. Sampayan, Manteca, CA (US);
Kristin Cortella Sampayan, Manteca, CA (US);
Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC, Livermore, CA (US);
Opcondys, Inc., Manteca, CA (US);
Abstract
Devices, methods and techniques related to ultrafast latching switches are disclosed. In one example aspect, a device includes a photoconductive switch and a non-mechanical latching switch configured to maintain a state after the state is activated. The non-mechanical latching switch is coupled to the photoconductive switch. The non-mechanical latching switch is configured to be triggered to switch to an opposite state upon an activation of the photoconductive switch.