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Bi-directional transistor with by-pass path and method therefor

US8101969B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 8, 2011
Grant dateJan 24, 2012
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Expiry dateFeb 8, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03K2217/0018
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In one embodiment, a transistor is formed to have a first current flow path to selectively conduct current in both directions through the transistor and to have a second current flow path to selectively conduct current in one direction.

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