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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 30, 2011
Filed:
Feb. 13, 2008
David Bernard, Aix-en-Provence, FR;
Jean-jacques Kazazian, Pourcieux, FR;
Antoine Riviere, Pourcieux, FR;
David Bernard, Aix-en-Provence, FR;
Jean-Jacques Kazazian, Pourcieux, FR;
Antoine Riviere, Pourcieux, FR;
Atmel Rousset S.A.S., Rousset, FR;
Abstract
A technique that minimizes false triggering of an electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection circuit is disclosed. In an embodiment, the resistor-capacitor (RC) time constant of an ESD trigger element is reduced during normal operation minimizing the risk of false triggering. Circuit layout area is saved without the need of a timeout circuit associated with releasing a device maintaining a trigger state (i.e., a trigger latch). A RC time constant for triggering is set in an operational context according to conditions of usage and desired application of the ESD protection circuit.