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Semiconductor device

US10116302B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJan 16, 2018
Grant dateOct 30, 2018
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Expiry dateJan 16, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03K2217/0081
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A high-side switching element is provided between a main output terminal having an intermediate potential and a high-side terminal. A signal transmission circuit includes a first point, a second point, a signal switching element, and a diode. The intermediate potential is applied to the first point. A referred potential between the low-side potential and the high-side potential is applied to the second point. The signal switching element has a first end connected to the first point and a second end, and is switched in accordance with a conversion signal. The diode is provided between the second point and the second end of the signal switching element and has a direction with which a forward current can flow by a voltage between the first point and the second point in a case where the intermediate potential is the low-side potential.

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