Robust semiconductor power devices with design to protect transistor cells with slower switching speed

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8946942
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12074327

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This invention discloses a power switch that includes a fast-switch semiconductor power device and a slow-switch semiconductor power device controllable to turn on and off a current transmitting therethrough. The slow-switch semiconductor power device further includes a ballasting resistor for increasing a device robustness of the slow switch semiconductor power device. In an exemplary embodiment, the fast-switch semiconductor power device includes a fast switch metal oxide semiconductor field effect transistor (MOSFET) and the slow-switch semiconductor power device includes a slow switch MOSFET wherein the slow switch MOSFET further includes a source ballasting resistor.

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  • ALPHA AND OMEGA SEMICONDUCTOR INCORPORATED;ALPHA & OMEGA SEMICONDUCTOR, LTD.

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Bhalla, Anup Santa Clara, US 323 5714
Lui, Sik K Sunnyvale, US 62 1503

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