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Plano, TX, United States of America

Thomas A Vrotsos

This inventor holds 14 USPTO granted patents. Top assignees: Texas Instruments Corporation, Other. Active years: 1998-2015.

USPTO Granted Patents = 14

% Patents Active = 85.7

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.1

ph-index = 8

Forward Citations = 204(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Richardson, TX (US) (1998 - 2005)
  • Plano, TX (US) (2002 - 2015)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal13 out of 29,845 
 
Texas Instruments Corporation
 patents
silverMedal1 out of 834,350 
Other
 patents

Years Active: 1998-2015

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14 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 9019670 - Bi-directional ESD protection circuit (2015-04-28),
2. 8916934 - Bi-directional electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection circuit (2014-12-23),
3. 8384127 - Bi-directional ESD protection circuit (2013-02-26),
4. 6873506 - System and method for electrostatic discharge protection using lateral PNP or PMOS or both for substrate biasing (2005-03-29),
5. 6784496 - Circuit and method for an integrated charged device model clamp (2004-08-31),
6. 6628493 - System and method for electrostatic discharge protection using lateral PNP or PMOS or both for substrate biasing (2003-09-30),
7. 6577481 - Cascoded NPN electrostatic discharge protection circuit (2003-06-10),
8. 6424013 - Body-triggered ESD protection circuit (2002-07-23),
9. 6172404 - Tuneable holding voltage SCR ESD protection (2001-01-09),
10. 6016002 - Stacked silicon-controlled rectifier having a low voltage trigger and (2000-01-18),
11. 5982217 - PNP driven NMOS ESD protection circuit (1999-11-09),
12. 5850095 - ESD protection circuit using zener diode and interdigitated NPN (1998-12-15),
13. 5808342 - Bipolar SCR triggering for ESD protection of high speed bipolar/BiCMOS (1998-09-15),
14. 5747834 - Adjustable Bipolar SCR holding voltage for ESD protection circuits in (1998-05-05),

Title: Thomas A Vrotsos: Innovator in ESD Protection Circuits

Introduction

Thomas A Vrotsos is a notable inventor based in Plano, TX (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection circuits, holding a total of 14 patents. His work has been instrumental in advancing technology in this area.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents is a bi-directional ESD protection circuit. This innovative structure is designed with an external terminal and a reference terminal. A first transistor is formed on a substrate, with a current path coupled between the external terminal and the reference terminal. Additionally, a second transistor has a current path coupled between the external terminal and the substrate, while a third transistor has a current path coupled between the substrate and the reference terminal. This design enhances the efficiency and reliability of ESD protection.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Thomas has worked with prominent companies, including Texas Instruments Corporation. His experience in these organizations has allowed him to refine his skills and contribute to groundbreaking technologies.

Collaborations

Thomas has collaborated with notable individuals in his field, including Julian Zhiliang Chen and Robert Steinhoff. These partnerships have fostered innovation and the development of advanced technologies.

Conclusion

Thomas A Vrotsos is a distinguished inventor whose work in ESD protection circuits has made a lasting impact on the industry. His numerous patents and collaborations reflect his dedication to innovation and excellence in technology.

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