Electrostatic discharge protection circuit
US11811222B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 16, 2021 |
| Grant date | Nov 7, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 7, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH10D89/811
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection circuit including a detection circuit, a voltage-divider element, and a discharge element is provided. The detection circuit is coupled between a first power line and a second power line. In response to an ESD event, the detection circuit enables a turn-on signal. The voltage-divider element is coupled between the first power line and a third power line and receives the turn-on signal. The discharge element is coupled between the second and third power lines. In response to the turn-on signal being enabled, the first discharge element discharges an ESD current.
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