Systems, circuits, chips and methods with protection at...

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2007-12-31

2011-12-06

Patel, Dharti (Department: 2836)

Electricity: electrical systems and devices

Safety and protection of systems and devices

Load shunting by fault responsive means

C361S118000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08072719

ABSTRACT:
Integrated circuits where the standard isolation cell, at power island boundaries, also includes a protection device, which clamps transient voltages.

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