ESD protection trigger circuit

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2011-06-28

2011-06-28

Leja, Ronald W (Department: 2836)

Electricity: electrical systems and devices

Safety and protection of systems and devices

Load shunting by fault responsive means

Reexamination Certificate

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07969699

ABSTRACT:
This invention discloses a trigger circuit for an electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection device, the ESD protection device being turned on during an ESD event and being turned off during a normal operation, the trigger circuit comprises a voltage sensing circuit coupled to a bonding pad, the voltage sensing circuit being configured to produce a first predetermined voltage during a ESD event, and to produce a second predetermined voltage complimentary to the first predetermined voltage during a normal operation, and a voltage converting circuit having a positive feedback circuit and coupled between the voltage sensing circuit and the ESD protection device for converting the first predetermined voltage to a third predetermined voltage for turning on the ESD protection device, and for converting the second predetermined voltage to a fourth predetermined voltage for turning off the ESD protection device.

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