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Bi-directional ESD protection circuit

US8384127B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 7, 2000
Grant dateFeb 26, 2013
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Expiry dateDec 25, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D64/519

Abstract

A structure is designed with an external terminal (100) and a reference terminal (102). A first transistor (106) is formed on a substrate. The first transistor has a current path coupled between the external terminal and the reference terminal. A second transistor (118) has a current path coupled between the external terminal and the substrate. A third transistor (120) has a current path coupled between the substrate and the reference terminal.

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