Self protected snapback device driven by driver circuitry using high side pull-up avalanche diode

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APP PUB NO 20120154956A1
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12928714

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In a power device such as an NLDMOS power array comprising multiple NLDMOS devices, the gates of which are driven by a driver, self protection against overvoltage events is implemented by providing a high side pull-up avalanche diode connected to at least some of the gates of the NLDMOS devices.

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NATIONAL SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION2900 SEMICONDUCTOR DRIVE SANTA CLARA CA 95051

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Hopper, Peter J San Jose, US 249 2430
Vashchenko, Vladislav Palo Alto, US 158 1141

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