/Methods And Apparatus To Improve Performance Of Power Path Protection Devices
Abstract

A circuit comprises a control circuit including an input, a first output, and a second output; a first diode and a second diode coupled in serial between the input of the control circuit and a reference terminal; a first switch coupled between an anode and a cathode of the first diode; and a second switch coupled between a cathode and an anode of the second diode. The cathode of the first diode is coupled to the cathode of the second diode. A control terminal of the first switch is coupled to the first output of the control circuit. A control terminal of the second switch is coupled to the second output of the control circuit.

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What is claimed is:

A circuit comprises a control circuit including an input, a first output, and a second output; a first diode and a second diode coupled in serial between the input of the control circuit and a reference terminal; a first switch coupled between an anode and a cathode of the first diode; and a second switch coupled between a cathode and an anode of the second diode. The cathode of the first diode is coupled to the cathode of the second diode. A control terminal of the first switch is coupled to the first output of the control circuit. A control terminal of the second switch is coupled to the second output of the control circuit.
Timeline
Filed
04/15/2026
Published
08/20/2026
Granted
Not Available
IPC Codes(3)
H02H 7/20:for electronic equipment (for converters H02H 7/10; for electric measuring instruments G01R 1/36; for DC voltage or current semiconductor regulators G05F 1/569; for amplifiers H03F 1/52; for electronic switching circuits H03K 17/08)
H03K 17/687:the devices being field-effect transistors
H10W 20/49:Adaptable interconnections, e.g. fuses or antifuses