SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND OVERCURRENT PROTECTION DEVICE

Organization Name

Inventor(s)

SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND OVERCURRENT PROTECTION DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18606156 titled 'SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND OVERCURRENT PROTECTION DEVICE

Simplified Explanation: The semiconductor device described in the patent application includes an output element that controls the switching on and off to drive a load, a current monitoring element that tracks the current flowing through the output element, and a voltage control circuit with diodes to manage the gate voltage applied to the current monitoring element.

The semiconductor device has an output element that can switch on and off based on a drive signal to operate a load.
A current monitoring element is included to monitor the current passing through the output element.
The voltage control circuit consists of diodes, with one diode charging the gate voltage and the other discharging it to control the gate voltage.
The first diode is connected to the gate of the output element and the cathode of the second diode, while the cathode of the first diode is linked to the anode of the second diode and the gate of the current monitoring element.

Potential Applications: 1. Power management systems 2. Motor control circuits 3. Battery charging systems

Problems Solved: 1. Efficient control of gate voltage 2. Monitoring and managing current flow 3. Enhancing the performance of semiconductor devices

Benefits: 1. Improved efficiency in driving loads 2. Enhanced current monitoring capabilities 3. Better control over gate voltage

Commercial Applications: The technology can be utilized in various industries such as automotive, consumer electronics, and industrial automation for efficient power management and control systems.

Questions about Semiconductor Devices: 1. How does the voltage control circuit impact the performance of the semiconductor device? 2. What are the potential challenges in implementing this technology in real-world applications?

Frequently Updated Research: Researchers are constantly exploring ways to enhance the efficiency and performance of semiconductor devices through advancements in voltage control and current monitoring technologies.

Original Abstract Submitted

A semiconductor device includes an output element configured to switch on and off based on a drive signal, so as to drive a load, a current monitoring element configured to monitor a current that flows through the output element, and a voltage control circuit that includes a first diode configured to charge a gate voltage applied to a gate of the current monitoring element and a second diode configured to discharge the gate voltage, so that the voltage control circuit controls the gate voltage. An anode of the first diode is connected to a gate of the output element and a cathode of the second diode, and a cathode of the first diode is connected to an anode of the second diode and the gate of the current monitoring element.