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Gate driver for isolated input switching device

US9391601B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 10, 2014
Grant dateJul 12, 2016
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Expiry dateMar 10, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03K2217/0036
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A gate driver driving a switching device is disclosed. The gate driver includes a capacitor which is coupled to the input of the switching device. The gate drive power consumption is reduced by this additional capacitor.

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