Hot-swap protection circuit

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2005-06-24

2008-03-04

Sherry, Michael (Department: 2836)

Electricity: electrical systems and devices

Safety and protection of systems and devices

Load shunting by fault responsive means

C361S058000, C361S093100, C361S111000

Reexamination Certificate

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07339772

ABSTRACT:
Embodiments of the present invention provide methods and circuitry for protecting a circuit during hot-swap events. Hot swap protection circuitry includes as overcurrent detection circuit which decouples power from a load. Circuitry is provided to detect ground-fault conditions. Noise detection circuitry is provided to reduce noise in the power that is delivered to the load.

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