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Overvoltage protection structure for a differential link

US8773823B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 11, 2011
Grant dateJul 8, 2014
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Expiry dateOct 19, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02H9/046
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A structure for protecting an integrated circuit connected to first and second rails of a differential link against overvoltages, including: a first bidirectional conducting device, between the first rail and a common node; a second bidirectional conducting device, between the second rail and the common node; and a capacitor between the common node and a low reference potential rail.

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