Increased transition speed switching device driver

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8963576
APP PUB NO 20140111246A1
SERIAL NO

13656264

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A switching device driver, which includes switching circuitry and a first capacitive element, which is coupled to the switching circuitry, is disclosed. The switching circuitry receives a logic level input signal and provides a switching control output signal to a switching device based on the logic level input signal. When the logic level input signal has a first logic level, the switching circuitry charges the first capacitive element. When the logic level input signal transitions from the first logic level to a second logic level, the switching circuitry at least partially discharges the first capacitive element to rapidly transition the switching control output signal, thereby causing the switching device to quickly change states.

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  • CREE, INC.

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Callanan, Robert J Raleigh, US 8 123

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