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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 04, 2011
Filed:
Sep. 26, 2007
Douglas E. May, Melrose, MA (US);
Kasegn D. Tekletsadik, Rexford, NY (US);
Eric Hermanson, Georgetown, MA (US);
Piotr R. Lubicki, Peabody, MA (US);
Russell J. Low, Rowley, MA (US);
Joseph C. Olson, Beverly, MA (US);
Stephen E. Krause, Ipswich, MA (US);
Douglas E. May, Melrose, MA (US);
Kasegn D. Tekletsadik, Rexford, NY (US);
Eric Hermanson, Georgetown, MA (US);
Piotr R. Lubicki, Peabody, MA (US);
Russell J. Low, Rowley, MA (US);
Joseph C. Olson, Beverly, MA (US);
Stephen E. Krause, Ipswich, MA (US);
Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates, Inc., Gloucester, MA (US);
Abstract
Techniques for making high voltage connections are disclosed. In one particular exemplary embodiment, the techniques may be realized as an electrical switch. The electrical switch may comprise a component extending from a first electrical contact to a second electrical contact. The component may also comprise a non-conductive section and a conductive section. In a first mode of operation, at least a portion of the non-conductive section may be positioned between the two electrical contacts to insulate the two electrical contacts. In a second mode of operation, the conductive section may be positioned between the two electrical contacts to connect the two electrical contacts.