Series-shunt switch with thermal terminal
US7755173B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 26, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jul 13, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 1, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01L2924/10158
- WIPO fieldSemiconductors
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A series-shunt switch is provided. The switch includes a PIN diode having an input electrical terminal, an output electrical terminal and a thermal terminal. The thermal terminal is configured to provide continuity of diode thermal ground with respect to a circuit thermal ground node.
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