Current switch and method of driving the same

Details Current switch and method of driving the same Current switch and method of driving the same

2007-10-09

2007-10-09

Wells, Kenneth B. (Department: 2816)

Miscellaneous active electrical nonlinear devices, circuits, and

Gating

Utilizing three or more electrode solid-state device

C327S065000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10946483

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for driving a current switch with a differential drive signal monitors both the temperature of the switch and the current through the switch. The method and apparatus dynamically control the amplitude of the drive signal as a function of the switch temperature and the current through the switch. The result is a significant reduction in base drive amplitude without compromise to offset and linearity performance of the driver. The resulting dynamic performance of the switch is substantially improved.

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