Substrate device or package using embedded layer of voltage switchable dielectric material in a vertical switching configuration

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9007165
APP PUB NO 20120256721A1
SERIAL NO

13524776

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A substrate device includes an embedded layer of VSD material that overlays a conductive element or layer to provide a ground. An electrode, connected to circuit elements that are to be protected, extends into the thickness of the substrate to make contact with the VSD layer. When the circuit elements are operated under normal voltages, the VSD layer is dielectric and not connected to ground. When a transient electrical event occurs on the circuit elements, the VSD layer switches instantly to a conductive state, so that the first electrode is connected to ground.

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  • LITTELFUSE, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Fleming, Robert San Jose, US 86 1115
Graydon, Bhret San Jose, US 12 196
Kosowsky, Lex San Jose, US 69 799

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