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Electrostatic discharge protection circuit and semiconductor circuit therewith

US7087968B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 31, 2005
Grant dateAug 8, 2006
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Expiry dateMay 31, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D18/251

Abstract

An ESD protection circuit is adapted for an integrated circuit with a first power source and a second power source. The ESD protection circuit comprises a first silicon controlled rectifier (SCR), a second silicon controlled rectifier, and a parasitic diode. The gate of the first silicon controlled rectifier is coupled to a first power source, and the gate of the second silicon controlled rectifier is also coupled to the first power source line.

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