17897448. DISCHARGE CIRCUITS simplified abstract (Micron Technology, Inc.)
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DISCHARGE CIRCUITS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Kenneth W. Marr of Boise ID (US)
James E. Davis of Meridian ID (US)
Chiara Cerafogli of Boise ID (US)
DISCHARGE CIRCUITS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17897448 titled 'DISCHARGE CIRCUITS
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a discharge circuit comprising a transistor and a metal resistor connected to the transistor. The transistor consists of multiple unit cells, while the metal resistor has multiple resistor portions corresponding to the unit cells. Each unit cell has a footprint, and a resistor portion is placed within each footprint.
- The discharge circuit includes a transistor and a metal resistor.
- The transistor is made up of multiple unit cells.
- The metal resistor has multiple resistor portions that match the unit cells.
- Each unit cell has a footprint where a corresponding resistor portion is located.
Potential Applications
- Power supply circuits
- Battery management systems
- Electronic control units
Problems Solved
- Efficient discharge of electrical energy
- Precise control of current flow
- Improved thermal management
Benefits
- Enhanced circuit performance
- Increased reliability
- Cost-effective solution for discharging circuits
Original Abstract Submitted
A discharge circuit includes a transistor and a metal resistor connected to the transistor. The transistor includes a plurality of unit cells. The metal resistor includes a plurality of resistor portions corresponding to the plurality of unit cells. Each unit cell of the plurality of unit cells has a footprint and a corresponding resistor portion of the plurality of resistor portions is arranged within the footprint.
