T-coil network design for improved bandwidth and electrostatic discharge immunity
US8453092B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 6, 2012 |
| Grant date | May 28, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 6, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03K19/017545
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An embodiment of a circuit is described that includes a first inductor comprising a first end and a second end, where the first end of the first inductor forms an input node of the circuit. The embodiment of the circuit further includes a second inductor comprising a first end and a second end, where the second end of the first inductor is coupled to the first end of the second inductor forming an output node of the circuit; a resistor coupled to the second end of the second inductor; and an electrostatic discharge structure coupled to the output node and configured to provide an amount of electrostatic discharge protection, where the amount of electrostatic discharge protection is based on a parasitic bridge capacitance and a load capacitance metric.
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