Abstract:
A power supply circuit for a voltage step-up circuit comprises a diode and a first controllable semiconductor, wherein the diode is connected in series to the first controllable semiconductor in a main current direction of the first controllable semiconductor. The diode electrically connects an output of the first controllable semiconductor to an output of the power supply circuit. A polarity reversal protection circuit for an electric load comprises an output stage, a voltage step-up circuit and a power supply circuit according to the invention.