Method for determining switching state of a transistor-based switching device
US7248084B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 19, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jul 24, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 17, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03K17/00
- WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method, which is for determining switching state of a transistor-based switching device that includes a set of transistors, includes the steps of: applying a bias voltage to a transistor having a fastest response so as to dispose the transistors in the set in a desired transistor state; detecting a voltage level at a transistor having a slowest response to the bias voltage; and comparing the detected voltage level with a predetermined threshold voltage level in order to determine the switching state of the switching device. A transistor-based switching device is also disclosed.
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