Hot-swap protection circuit
US7339772B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 24, 2005 |
| Grant date | Mar 4, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 24, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03K17/163
- WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments of the present invention provide methods and circuitry for protecting a circuit during hot-swap events. Hot swap protection circuitry includes as overcurrent detection circuit which decouples power from a load. Circuitry is provided to detect ground-fault conditions. Noise detection circuitry is provided to reduce noise in the power that is delivered to the load.
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