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RF switch with inter-domain ESD protection

US9520251B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

FERFICS LIMITED · IE

Inventors

John Anthony Keane · Castlecomer, IE
John O'Sullivan · Cork, IE
Ian O'Regan · Charleville, IE

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 26, 2013
Grant date	Dec 13, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 4, 2035

Classification

Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
CPC primaryH03K17/693
WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An RF switch with inter-domain ESD protection. The RF switch comprises an RF domain section having a plurality of RF switching elements; and a DC domain section having circuitry configured for driving the RF switching elements. At least one primary ESD protection element is operably coupled between the RF domain section and DC domain section.

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