Devices and methods for calibrating and operating a snapback clamp circuit
    12.
    发明授权
    Devices and methods for calibrating and operating a snapback clamp circuit 有权
    用于校准和操作快速恢复钳位电路的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US09182767B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-11-10

    申请号:US13794268

    申请日:2013-03-11

    Abstract: A device includes a snapback clamp circuit configured to clamp a supply voltage in response to the supply voltage exceeding a trigger voltage level. In at least one embodiment, the snapback clamp circuit includes a clamp transistor and a programmable resistance portion that is responsive to a control signal to calibrate the trigger voltage level. Alternatively or in addition, the snapback clamp circuit may include a programmable bias device configured to calibrate the trigger voltage level by biasing a gate terminal of the clamp transistor. In another particular embodiment, a method of calibrating a snapback clamp circuit is disclosed. In another particular embodiment, a method of operating an integrated circuit is disclosed.

    Abstract translation: 一种设备包括一个快速恢复钳位电路,配置成响应于超过触发电压电平的电源电压来钳位电源电压。 在至少一个实施例中,快速恢复钳位电路包括钳位晶体管和可编程电阻部分,其响应于控制信号来校准触发电压电平。 或者或另外,快速恢复钳位电路可以包括可编程偏置装置,其被配置为通过偏置钳位晶体管的栅极端子来校准触发电压电平。 在另一个具体实施例中,公开了一种校准快速恢复钳位电路的方法。 在另一个具体实施例中,公开了一种操作集成电路的方法。

    ESD CLAMPING TRANSISTOR WITH SWITCHABLE CLAMPING MODES OF OPERATION
    13.
    发明申请
    ESD CLAMPING TRANSISTOR WITH SWITCHABLE CLAMPING MODES OF OPERATION 有权
    具有可切换钳位模式的ESD钳位晶体管

    公开(公告)号:US20140204488A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-07-24

    申请号:US13745949

    申请日:2013-01-21

    CPC classification number: H02H9/046

    Abstract: In a particular embodiment, an apparatus includes an electrostatic discharge (ESD) clamping transistor coupled to a ground terminal of a device. The apparatus further includes a switch coupled between a body terminal of the ESD clamping transistor and the around terminal.

    Abstract translation: 在特定实施例中,一种装置包括耦合到装置的接地端子的静电放电(ESD)钳位晶体管。 该装置还包括耦合在ESD钳位晶体管的主体端子和周围端子之间的开关。

    DEVICES AND METHODS FOR CALIBRATING AND OPERATING A SNAPBACK CLAMP CIRCUIT
    18.
    发明申请
    DEVICES AND METHODS FOR CALIBRATING AND OPERATING A SNAPBACK CLAMP CIRCUIT 有权
    用于校准和操作反射夹钳电路的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20140254051A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-09-11

    申请号:US13794268

    申请日:2013-03-11

    Abstract: A device includes a snapback clamp circuit configured to clamp a supply voltage in response to the supply voltage exceeding a trigger voltage level. In at least one embodiment, the snapback clamp circuit includes a clamp transistor and a programmable resistance portion that is responsive to a control signal to calibrate the trigger voltage level. Alternatively or in addition, the snapback clamp circuit may include a programmable bias device configured to calibrate the trigger voltage level by biasing a gate terminal of the clamp transistor. In another particular embodiment, a method of calibrating a snapback clamp circuit is disclosed. In another particular embodiment, a method of operating an integrated circuit is disclosed.

    Abstract translation: 一种设备包括一个快速恢复钳位电路,配置成响应于超过触发电压电平的电源电压来钳位电源电压。 在至少一个实施例中,快速恢复钳位电路包括钳位晶体管和可编程电阻部分,其响应于控制信号来校准触发电压电平。 或者或另外,快速恢复钳位电路可以包括可编程偏置装置,其被配置为通过偏置钳位晶体管的栅极端子来校准触发电压电平。 在另一个具体实施例中,公开了一种校准快速恢复钳位电路的方法。 在另一个具体实施例中,公开了一种操作集成电路的方法。

    ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE PROTECTION FOR CLASS D POWER AMPLIFIERS
    19.
    发明申请
    ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE PROTECTION FOR CLASS D POWER AMPLIFIERS 有权
    用于D类功率放大器的静电放电保护

    公开(公告)号:US20140098447A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-04-10

    申请号:US13645223

    申请日:2012-10-04

    CPC classification number: H01L27/0285 H02H9/046

    Abstract: Electrostatic discharge protection for Class D power amplifiers is disclosed. In an exemplary embodiment, an apparatus includes an amplifier having an output transistor coupled to an interface pad, a snapback supply clamp coupled across first and second supplies of the amplifier and configured to provide a clamp voltage across the first and second supplies during ESD event; and a trigger circuit coupled to the output transistor, the trigger circuit configured to detect the clamp voltage and to enable the output transistor to provide a discharge path from the interface pad to the second supply when the clamp voltage is detected.

    Abstract translation: 公开了D类功率放大器的静电放电保护。 在示例性实施例中,一种装置包括具有耦合到接口焊盘的输出晶体管的放大器,耦合在放大器的第一和第二电源上并被配置为在ESD事件期间在第一和第二电源上提供钳位电压的快速恢复电源钳位; 以及触发电路,其耦合到所述输出晶体管,所述触发电路被配置为检测所述钳位电压,并且使得所述输出晶体管能够在检测到所述钳位电压时提供从所述接口焊盘到所述第二电源的放电路径。

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