Pumped SCR for ESD protection

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2007-07-17

2007-07-17

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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10690011

ABSTRACT:
An ESD protection device can include a silicon-controlled rectifier (SCR) and an external pumping circuit. The external pumping circuit can be used to forward bias a junction of the SCR. The external pumping circuit can comprise a transistor that can be coupled to a region of the SCR to pump the region.

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