Method and circuit for protecting a MOSFET

Details Method and circuit for protecting a MOSFET Method and circuit for protecting a MOSFET

2008-07-15

2011-10-18

Leja, Ronald W (Department: 2836)

Electricity: electrical systems and devices

Safety and protection of systems and devices

With specific current responsive fault sensor

Reexamination Certificate

active

08040651

ABSTRACT:
A method and a corresponding circuit protect a power MOSFET from overload when switching the MOSFET off. The current through the MOSFET is compared to a reference signal depending on the time since switching the MOSFET on.

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