17993412. TRANSISTOR OVER-VOLTAGE PROTECTION simplified abstract (Intel Corporation)
Contents
- 1 TRANSISTOR OVER-VOLTAGE PROTECTION
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 TRANSISTOR OVER-VOLTAGE PROTECTION - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Unanswered Questions
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
TRANSISTOR OVER-VOLTAGE PROTECTION
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Dharmaray Nedalgi of Bangalore (IN)
Lavanya Manohar Nirikhi of Bangalore (IN)
TRANSISTOR OVER-VOLTAGE PROTECTION - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17993412 titled 'TRANSISTOR OVER-VOLTAGE PROTECTION
Simplified Explanation
The apparatus described in the patent application consists of a circuit with transistors of different conductivity types coupled in series to provide different voltages at the output node. Impedance circuitry is used to control the operation of the transistors.
- The apparatus includes a first and second transistor of a first conductivity type coupled in series at a common node.
- A third and fourth transistor of a second conductivity type are also coupled in series at another common node.
- Impedance circuitry is connected to the gate terminals of the transistors to control their operation.
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in voltage regulation circuits, power management systems, and electronic devices requiring precise voltage control.
Problems Solved
This technology solves the problem of efficiently regulating and controlling different voltage levels in a circuit using a compact and integrated design.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include improved efficiency, precise voltage control, compact design, and potentially lower power consumption in electronic devices.
Potential Commercial Applications
- "Voltage Regulation Circuitry for Electronic Devices: Innovative Technology for Efficient Power Management"
Unanswered Questions
How does the impedance circuitry precisely control the operation of the transistors in the circuit?
The patent application does not provide detailed information on the specific mechanism by which the impedance circuitry regulates the transistors.
What are the potential limitations or drawbacks of this technology in practical applications?
The patent application does not address any potential limitations or drawbacks that may arise when implementing this technology in real-world electronic devices.
Original Abstract Submitted
An apparatus comprises a first supply node to provide a first voltage and a second supply node to provide a second voltage lower than the first voltage. First and second transistors, of a first conductivity type, are coupled in series at a first common node, wherein the first transistor is coupled to the first supply node, and the second transistor is coupled to an output node. Third and fourth transistors, of a second conductivity type, coupled in series at a second common node, wherein the fourth transistor is coupled to a third node that is to provide a third voltage, and the third transistor is coupled to the output node. First impedance circuitry is coupled to a gate terminal of the second transistor, the second supply node, and to a gate terminal of the first transistor.
