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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 11, 2013
Filed:
Jul. 27, 2010
Matteo Amighini, Cremona, IT;
Alberto Poma, Pavia, IT;
Giuseppe Di Biase, Tromello-PV, IT;
Vanni Poletto, Casale Monferrato-AL, IT;
Matteo Amighini, Cremona, IT;
Alberto Poma, Pavia, IT;
Giuseppe Di Biase, Tromello-PV, IT;
Vanni Poletto, Casale Monferrato-AL, IT;
STMicroelectronics S.R.L., Agrate Brianza (MB), IT;
Abstract
An electronic circuit includes a node coupled to a load to be driven, and a power device, which can be switched between activation and deactivation and coupled to the node. The circuit further includes a current generator having an output connected to the node and that can be enabled to generate current at least when the power device is deactivated. The circuit also includes a comparator for comparing an electric voltage of the node with a reference voltage and is configured to generate a comparison signal based thereon.