Electrostatic discharge integrated circuit protection

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1988-05-05

1989-05-09

Larkins, William D.

Electricity: electrical systems and devices

Safety and protection of systems and devices

With specific current responsive fault sensor

361 91, H01L 2704, H01L 2978

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048293504

ABSTRACT:
A circuit and structure intended for use in CMOS IC designs acts to protect signal lines against ESD. An array of three transistors is connected so that the voltage pulse that appears on the signal line as a result of ESD, forces at least one transistor into conduction. The circuit responds equally to positive and negative pulses and is, therefore, symmetrical, and independent of bias or supply potentials. In the absence of an ESD pulse the circuit draws a very low leakage current and, therefore, has very little effect upon normal IC operation.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4609931 (1986-09-01), Koike
patent: 4739437 (1988-04-01), Morgan
patent: 4786956 (1988-11-01), Puar

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