High side driver circuit
US8847630B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 28, 2011 |
| Grant date | Sep 30, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 11, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03K2217/0063
- WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A driver circuit is provided that receives an ON or OFF logic control signal and further has: an output arranged to be connected to a load; a power switch, having a control terminal with a first current terminal connected to a first power supply and a second current terminal arranged to be connected to the output to drive the load; a control circuit of a first type arranged between the control terminal of the power switch and a second power supply; and a control circuit of a second type, arranged to couple the control terminal of the power switch to the first power supply when the control signal is in the OFF state.
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