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Embedded protection against spurious electrical events

US9224728B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Littelfuse, Inc. · US

Inventors

Lex Kosowsky · San Jose, US
Robert Fleming · San Jose, US
Bhret Graydon · San Jose, US
Daniel Vasquez · San Jose, US

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 28, 2011
Grant date	Dec 29, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 11, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
CPC primaryH05K2201/0738
WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Various disclosed aspects provide for protecting components (e.g., integrated circuits) from spurious electrical overvoltage events, such as electrostatic discharge. Embedded components with voltage switchable dielectric materials may protect circuits against electrostatic discharge.

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