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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 04, 2014
Filed:
Sep. 25, 2012
Stmicroelectronics International N.v., Amsterdam, NL;
Gaurav Singh, Uttar Pradesh, IN;
STMicroelectronics International N.V., Amsterdam, NL;
Abstract
A circuit includes a discharge arrangement configured to discharge an electrostatic charge. The discharge arrangement has a discharge state. A first circuit is configured to provide a pulse to the discharge arrangement when the electrostatic charge is sensed. The pulse causes the discharge arrangement to enter the discharge state. A second circuit is configured to maintain the discharge arrangement in the discharge state after the pulse has ended. A third circuit is configured to receive the pulse and to provide a delayed output to the discharge arrangement. The delayed output causes the discharge arrangement to exit the discharge state.