System and method for driving bipolar transistors in switching power conversion
US7990202B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 5, 2006 |
| Grant date | Aug 2, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 19, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03K17/605
- WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for driving a bipolar junction transistor is provided. The system includes a first transistor including a first gate, a first terminal, and a second terminal. The first gate is configured to receive a first control signal. Additionally, the system includes a second transistor including a second gate, a third terminal, and a fourth terminal. The second gate is configured to receive a second control signal. Moreover, the system includes a first resistor including a fifth terminal and a sixth terminal. The fifth terminal is connected to the first terminal, and the sixth terminal is biased to a first predetermined voltage. The fourth terminal is biased to a second predetermined voltage. The second terminal and the third terminal are connected at a node, and the node is connected to a base for a bipolar junction transistor.
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