Gate drive circuit
US5552746A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 7, 1995 |
| Grant date | Sep 3, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 7, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03K17/08122
- WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A gate drive circuit which has an active voltage clamp is disclosed. The active voltage clamp protects the gate of a power transistor from an electrical over-stress condition. The active voltage clamp includes at least one zener diode connected in series with a current mirror.
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