Clamp

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1996-05-22

1999-11-16

Leja, Ronald W.

Electricity: electrical systems and devices

Safety and protection of systems and devices

Load shunting by fault responsive means

361 915, H02H 900

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059868619

ABSTRACT:
This invention relates to a device for protecting a circuit against voltage surges, including a MOS transistor of a first type connected to first and second supply terminals by its source and its drain, respectively; a MOS transistor of a second type connected between the second supply terminal and the gate of the first type transistor, by its source and its drain, respectively; and a capacitor having a first terminal connected to the first supply terminal and a second terminal connected to the gate of the second type transistor.

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