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Structure for protecting an integrated circuit against electrostatic discharges

US8331069B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

STMicroelectronics SA

Inventors

Philippe Galy · Meylan, FR
Christophe Entringer · Brignoud, FR
Johan Bourgeat · Le Pont-de-Beauvoisin, FR

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 14, 2010
Grant date	Dec 11, 2012
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 23, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
CPC primaryH10D89/713

Abstract

A structure for protecting an integrated circuit against electrostatic discharges, comprising an assembly of identical cells, each of which is connected to a terminal forming a pad of the circuit, a first supply rail, or a second supply rail, the cells forming between any two of said terminals an assembly of four alternated layers of different conductivity types.

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