Driver circuit, corresponding device and method

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10879894
APP PUB NO 20190305774A1
SERIAL NO

16447687

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In one embodiment, a (pre)driver circuit includes first and a second output terminal for driving an electronic switch that includes a control terminal and a current path through the switch. The arrangement can operate in one or more first driving configurations (e.g., for PMOS), with the first and second output terminals are coupled to the current path and the control electrode of the electronic switch, respectively, and one or more second driving configurations (e.g., for NMOS, both HS and LS), wherein the first and second output terminals of the driver circuit are coupled to the control electrode and the current path of the electronic switch, respectively.

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  • SMI STMICROELECTRONICS S.R.L

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Foppiani, Mauro Milan, IT 5 6
Poletto, Vanni Milan, IT 79 388
Zella, Daniele Rho, IT 4 4

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