Electricity: electrical systems and devices – Safety and protection of systems and devices – Load shunting by fault responsive means
Reexamination Certificate
2005-04-05
2005-04-05
Sircus, Brian (Department: 2836)
Electricity: electrical systems and devices
Safety and protection of systems and devices
Load shunting by fault responsive means
Reexamination Certificate
active
06876529
ABSTRACT:
The present invention is directed to a circuit that may be used to protect other circuits from Electrostatic Discharge (“ESD”). A circuit of the present invention comprises a transmission line that couples a source with a circuit that is being protected. A transistor, with an emitter, a collector, and a base, is coupled in reverse mode between an electrical ground and the circuit being protected. This circuit may be used in applications using high frequencies, such as 1 GHz or higher.
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Damakis James A
Sircus Brian
Skyworks Solutions Inc.
Thomas Kayden Horstemeyer & Risley, L.L.P.
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