Power-rail electro-static discharge (ESD) clamp circuit
    1.
    发明授权
    Power-rail electro-static discharge (ESD) clamp circuit 有权
    电源轨静电放电(ESD)钳位电路

    公开(公告)号:US08773826B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-07-08

    申请号:US13598194

    申请日:2012-08-29

    IPC分类号: H02H9/00

    摘要: A power-rail ESD clamp circuit with a silicon controlled rectifier and a control module is provided. The silicon controlled rectifier is connected to a high voltage level and a low voltage level for bearing a current flow. The control module is connected to the silicon controlled rectifier in parallel, and includes a PMOS, a NMOS, at least one output diode, a resistor and a conducting string. The silicon controlled rectifier is a P+ or N+ triggered silicon controlled rectifier. By employing the novel power-rail ESD clamp circuit, it is extraordinarily advantageous of reducing both a standby leakage current and layout area while implementation.

    摘要翻译: 提供了具有可控硅整流器和控制模块的电力轨道ESD钳位电路。 可控硅整流器连接到高电压电平和低电压电平以承受电流。 控制模块并联连接到可控硅整流器,并且包括PMOS,NMOS,至少一个输出二极管,电阻器和导电串。 可控硅整流器是P +或N +触发的可控硅整流器。 通过采用新型的电源轨ESD钳位电路,在实现时减少备用漏电流和布局面积是非常有利的。

    POWER-RAIL ELECTRO-STATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) CLAMP CIRCUIT
    2.
    发明申请
    POWER-RAIL ELECTRO-STATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) CLAMP CIRCUIT 有权
    动力电子静电放电(ESD)钳位电路

    公开(公告)号:US20140063663A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-03-06

    申请号:US13598194

    申请日:2012-08-29

    IPC分类号: H02H9/04

    摘要: A power-rail ESD clamp circuit with a silicon controlled rectifier and a control module is provided. The silicon controlled rectifier is connected to a high voltage level and a low voltage level for bearing a current flow. The control module is connected to the silicon controlled rectifier in parallel, and includes a PMOS, a NMOS, at least one output diode, a resistor and a conducting string. The silicon controlled rectifier is a P+ or N+ triggered silicon controlled rectifier. By employing the novel power-rail ESD clamp circuit, it is extraordinarily advantageous of reducing both a standby leakage current and layout area while implementation.

    摘要翻译: 提供了具有可控硅整流器和控制模块的电力轨道ESD钳位电路。 可控硅整流器连接到高电压电平和低电压电平以承受电流。 控制模块并联连接到可控硅整流器,并且包括PMOS,NMOS,至少一个输出二极管,电阻器和导电串。 可控硅整流器是P +或N +触发的可控硅整流器。 通过采用新型的电源轨ESD钳位电路,在实现时减少备用漏电流和布局面积是非常有利的。

    Power-rail ESD protection circuit with ultra low gate leakage
    3.
    发明申请
    Power-rail ESD protection circuit with ultra low gate leakage 有权
    电源轨道ESD保护电路具有超低门极泄漏

    公开(公告)号:US20090135533A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-05-28

    申请号:US11987222

    申请日:2007-11-28

    IPC分类号: H02H9/04

    CPC分类号: H02H9/046

    摘要: An ESD protection circuit including a clamping module and a detecting module is provided. The clamping module is coupled between a positive power line and a negative power line. The detecting module includes a triggering unit, a resistor, and a MOS capacitor. An output terminal of the triggering unit is used for triggering the clamping module. The resistor is coupled between the positive power line and an input terminal of the triggering unit. The MOS capacitor has a first end and a second end. The first end is coupled to the input terminal of the triggering unit. During a normal power operation, a switching terminal of the triggering unit enables the second end of the MOS capacitor to be coupled with the positive power line. Thereby, the gate tunneling leakage is eliminated and the problem of mistriggering is prevented.

    摘要翻译: 提供了包括夹紧模块和检测模块的ESD保护电路。 夹紧模块耦合在正电源线和负电源线之间。 检测模块包括触发单元,电阻器和MOS电容器。 触发单元的输出端子用于触发夹紧模块。 电阻器耦合在正电源线和触发单元的输入端之间。 MOS电容器具有第一端和第二端。 第一端耦合到触发单元的输入端。 在正常电力操作期间,触发单元的开关端子使MOS电容器的第二端与正电源线耦合。 由此,消除了栅极隧道泄漏,并且防止了错误捕捉的问题。

    HIGH/LOW VOLTAGE TOLERANT INTERFACE CIRCUIT AND CRYSTAL OSCILLATOR CIRCUIT
    4.
    发明申请
    HIGH/LOW VOLTAGE TOLERANT INTERFACE CIRCUIT AND CRYSTAL OSCILLATOR CIRCUIT 有权
    高/低电压耐受接口电路和晶体振荡器电路

    公开(公告)号:US20090009229A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-01-08

    申请号:US11773966

    申请日:2007-07-06

    IPC分类号: H03L5/00

    CPC分类号: H03B5/36

    摘要: A high/low voltage tolerant interface circuit and a crystal oscillator circuit using the same are provided herein. The interface circuit includes a first transistor, a bulk-voltage generator module and an bias module. The first transistor includes a gate, a first source/drain, a bulk coupled to the first source/drain of the first transistor and a second source/drain coupled to an input node. The bulk-voltage generator module is, used to determine whether a first voltage or a predetermined voltage is being provided to the bulk of the first transistor according to the voltage of the input node. The bias module is coupled to the gate of the first transistor. The bias module is used to provide an bias voltage to the gate of the first transistor and makes the first transistor conduct in order to control the voltage of the second source/drain voltage of the first transistor.

    摘要翻译: 本文提供了高/低电压容限接口电路和使用其的晶体振荡器电路。 接口电路包括第一晶体管,体电压发生器模块和偏置模块。 第一晶体管包括栅极,第一源极/漏极,耦合到第一晶体管的第一源极/漏极的体,以及耦合到输入节点的第二源极/漏极。 大容量电压发生器模块用于根据输入节点的电压确定是否向第一晶体管本体提供第一电压或预定电压。 偏置模块耦合到第一晶体管的栅极。 偏置模块用于向第一晶体管的栅极提供偏置电压,并使第一晶体管导通,以便控制第一晶体管的第二源极/漏极电压的电压。

    Planar mirco-tube discharger structure and method for fabricating the same
    5.
    发明授权
    Planar mirco-tube discharger structure and method for fabricating the same 有权
    平面微管放电器结构及其制造方法

    公开(公告)号:US08829775B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-09-09

    申请号:US13464506

    申请日:2012-05-04

    CPC分类号: H01J9/02 H01J17/066

    摘要: The present invention discloses a semiconductor-based planar micro-tube discharger structure and a method for fabricating the same. The method comprises steps: forming on a substrate two patterned electrodes separated by a gap and at least one separating block arranged in the gap; forming an insulating layer over the patterned electrodes and the separating block and filling the insulating layer into the gap. Thereby are formed at least two discharge paths. The method can fabricate a plurality discharge paths in a semiconductor structure. Therefore, the structure of the present invention has very high reliability and reusability.

    摘要翻译: 本发明公开了一种基于半导体的平面微管放电器结构及其制造方法。 该方法包括以下步骤:在衬底上形成由间隙分开的两个图案化电极和布置在间隙中的至少一个分隔块; 在图案化电极和分离块上形成绝缘层,并将绝缘层填充到间隙中。 由此形成至少两个排出路径。 该方法可以在半导体结构中制造多个放电路径。 因此,本发明的结构具有非常高的可靠性和可重用性。

    PLANAR MIRCO-TUBE DISCHARGER STRUCTURE AND METHOD FOR FABRICATING THE SAME
    6.
    发明申请
    PLANAR MIRCO-TUBE DISCHARGER STRUCTURE AND METHOD FOR FABRICATING THE SAME 有权
    平面微管排放结构及其制造方法

    公开(公告)号:US20130221834A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-08-29

    申请号:US13464506

    申请日:2012-05-04

    IPC分类号: H01J1/88 C23C16/44 B05D5/12

    CPC分类号: H01J9/02 H01J17/066

    摘要: The present invention discloses a semiconductor-based planar micro-tube discharger structure and a method for fabricating the same. The method comprises steps: forming on a substrate two patterned electrodes separated by a gap and at least one separating block arranged in the gap; forming an insulating layer over the patterned electrodes and the separating block and filling the insulating layer into the gap. Thereby are formed at least two discharge paths. The method can fabricate a plurality discharge paths in a semiconductor structure. Therefore, the structure of the present invention has very high reliability and reusability.

    摘要翻译: 本发明公开了一种基于半导体的平面微管放电器结构及其制造方法。 该方法包括以下步骤:在衬底上形成由间隙分开的两个图案化电极和布置在间隙中的至少一个分隔块; 在图案化电极和分离块上形成绝缘层,并将绝缘层填充到间隙中。 由此形成至少两个排出路径。 该方法可以在半导体结构中制造多个放电路径。 因此,本发明的结构具有非常高的可靠性和可重用性。

    Symmetric bidirectional silicon-controlled rectifier
    7.
    发明授权
    Symmetric bidirectional silicon-controlled rectifier 有权
    对称双向硅控整流器

    公开(公告)号:US07915638B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-03-29

    申请号:US12113912

    申请日:2008-05-01

    IPC分类号: H01L29/66

    摘要: The present invention discloses a symmetric bidirectional silicon-controlled rectifier, which comprises: a substrate; a buried layer formed on the substrate; a first well, a middle region and a second well, which are sequentially formed on the buried layer side-by-side; a first semiconductor area and a second semiconductor area both formed inside the first well; a third semiconductor area formed in a junction between the first well and the middle region, wherein a first gate is formed over a region between the second and third semiconductor areas; a fourth semiconductor area and a fifth semiconductor area both formed inside the second well; a sixth semiconductor area formed in a junction between the second well and the middle region, wherein a second gate is formed over a region between the fifth and sixth semiconductor areas.

    摘要翻译: 本发明公开了一种对称双向硅控整流器,其包括:衬底; 形成在基板上的掩埋层; 第一阱,中间区域和第二阱,并排地依次形成在掩埋层上; 第一半导体区域和第二半导体区域都形成在第一阱内; 形成在所述第一阱和所述中间区域之间的接合处的第三半导体区域,其中在所述第二和第三半导体区域之间的区域上形成第一栅极; 形成在第二阱内的第四半导体区域和第五半导体区域; 形成在所述第二阱和所述中间区域之间的接合处的第六半导体区域,其中在所述第五和第六半导体区域之间的区域上形成第二栅极。

    ESD protection circuit for IC with separated power domains
    8.
    发明授权
    ESD protection circuit for IC with separated power domains 有权
    具有分离电源域的IC的ESD保护电路

    公开(公告)号:US07817386B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-10-19

    申请号:US11907206

    申请日:2007-10-10

    IPC分类号: H02H9/00

    摘要: An ESD protection circuit suitable for applying in an integrated circuit with separated power domains is provided. The circuit includes a P-type MOSFET coupled between a first circuit in a first power domain and a second circuit in a second power domain. A source terminal of the P-type MOSFET is coupled to a connection node for connecting the first circuit and the second circuit. A gate terminal of the P-type MOSFET is coupled to a positive power line of the second power domain. A drain terminal of the P-type MOSFET is coupled to a negative power line of the second power domain. A body terminal of the P-type MOSFET is also coupled to the connection node.

    摘要翻译: 提供一种适用于具有分离电源域的集成电路中的ESD保护电路。 电路包括耦合在第一电源域中的第一电路和第二电源域中的第二电路之间的P型MOSFET。 P型MOSFET的源极端子连接到用于连接第一电路和第二电路的连接节点。 P型MOSFET的栅极端子耦合到第二电源域的正电源线。 P型MOSFET的漏极端子耦合到第二电源域的负电源线。 P型MOSFET的体式端子也耦合到连接节点。

    Power-rail ESD protection circuit with ultra low gate leakage
    9.
    发明授权
    Power-rail ESD protection circuit with ultra low gate leakage 有权
    电源轨道ESD保护电路具有超低门极泄漏

    公开(公告)号:US07755871B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-07-13

    申请号:US11987222

    申请日:2007-11-28

    IPC分类号: H02H9/04

    CPC分类号: H02H9/046

    摘要: An ESD protection circuit including a clamping module and a detecting module is provided. The clamping module is coupled between a positive power line and a negative power line. The detecting module includes a triggering unit, a resistor, and a MOS capacitor. An output terminal of the triggering unit is used for triggering the clamping module. The resistor is coupled between the positive power line and an input terminal of the triggering unit. The MOS capacitor has a first end and a second end. The first end is coupled to the input terminal of the triggering unit. During a normal power operation, a switching terminal of the triggering unit enables the second end of the MOS capacitor to be coupled with the positive power line. Thereby, the gate tunneling leakage is eliminated and the problem of mistriggering is prevented.

    摘要翻译: 提供了包括夹紧模块和检测模块的ESD保护电路。 夹紧模块耦合在正电源线和负电源线之间。 检测模块包括触发单元,电阻器和MOS电容器。 触发单元的输出端子用于触发夹紧模块。 电阻器耦合在正电源线和触发单元的输入端之间。 MOS电容器具有第一端和第二端。 第一端耦合到触发单元的输入端。 在正常电力操作期间,触发单元的开关端子使MOS电容器的第二端与正电源线耦合。 由此,消除了栅极隧道泄漏,并且防止了错误捕捉的问题。

    High/low voltage tolerant interface circuit and crystal oscillator circuit
    10.
    发明授权
    High/low voltage tolerant interface circuit and crystal oscillator circuit 有权
    高/低电压接口电路和晶体振荡电路

    公开(公告)号:US07564317B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-07-21

    申请号:US11773966

    申请日:2007-07-06

    IPC分类号: H03B5/36

    CPC分类号: H03B5/36

    摘要: A high/low voltage tolerant interface circuit and a crystal oscillator circuit using the same are provided herein. The interface circuit includes a first transistor, a bulk-voltage generator module and an bias module. The first transistor includes a gate, a first source/drain, a bulk coupled to the first source/drain of the first transistor and a second source/drain coupled to an input node. The bulk-voltage generator module is, used to determine whether a first voltage or a predetermined voltage is being provided to the bulk of the first transistor according to the voltage of the input node. The bias module is coupled to the gate of the first transistor. The bias module is used to provide an bias voltage to the gate of the first transistor and makes the first transistor conduct in order to control the voltage of the second source/drain voltage of the first transistor.

    摘要翻译: 本文提供了高/低电压容限接口电路和使用其的晶体振荡器电路。 接口电路包括第一晶体管,体电压发生器模块和偏置模块。 第一晶体管包括栅极,第一源极/漏极,耦合到第一晶体管的第一源极/漏极的体,以及耦合到输入节点的第二源极/漏极。 大容量电压发生器模块用于根据输入节点的电压确定是否向第一晶体管本体提供第一电压或预定电压。 偏置模块耦合到第一晶体管的栅极。 偏置模块用于向第一晶体管的栅极提供偏置电压,并使第一晶体管导通,以便控制第一晶体管的第二源极/漏极电压的电压。