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High voltage integrated driver circuit
Assignee: International Business Machines Corp
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Filing: 1975-01-27
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Granted: 1976-10-12
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Expires: 1995-01-27
Abstract
Abstract Disclosed is a high voltage driver circuit for writing information into a read mostly memory array, the memory cells of the array being characterized by requiring much higher potential levels for writing information than for reading information.
Inventors
- 👤 Aage A. Hansen
- 👤 Ralph D. Lane
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 03:54
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11C; G11C16/00; G11C16/02; G11C16/06; G11C16/26; G11C16/10; H; H03; H03K; H03K19/00; H03K19/0175; H03K19/0185; H03K19/018507; H03K19/01855
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
7 words
A high voltage integrated driver circuit comprising:
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
7 words
A high voltage integrated driver circuit comprising:
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
136 words
a transistor having a control electrode, first and second controlled electrodes, and an impedance between said controlled electrodes being variable in response to one of several potential levels applied to the control electrode; means for selectively interconnecting said control electrode to one of said several potential levels thereby adjusting the impedance of said transistor to a predetermined level; means for interconnecting said first controlled electrode to an output; means for selectively interconnecting said second controlled electrode either to a steady state potential level or to a pulse source having one of two potential levels, one of the two potential levels of said pulse source being sufficient to cause avalanche breakdown in said transistor; and means connected to the control electrode of said transistor for providing a current path to prevent the accumulation of avalanche breakdown charge.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
136 words
a transistor having a control electrode, first and second controlled electrodes, and an impedance between said controlled electrodes being variable in response to one of several potential levels applied to the control electrode; means for selectively interconnecting said control electrode to one of said several potential levels thereby adjusting the impedance of said transistor to a predetermined level; means for interconnecting said first controlled electrode to an output; means for selectively interconnecting said second controlled electrode either to a steady state potential level or to a pulse source having one of two potential levels, one of the two potential levels of said pulse source being sufficient to cause avalanche breakdown in said transistor; and means connected to the control electrode of said transistor for providing a current path to prevent the accumulation of avalanche breakdown charge.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
42 words
A high voltage integrated driver circuit as in claim 1 wherein: said transistor is a field effect transistor; said first controlled electrode is a source electrode; said second controlled electrode is a drain electrode; and said control electrode is a gate electrode.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
57 words
A high voltage integrated driver circuit as in claim 1 further comprising: means for applying a restore pulse to charge said control electrode to an initial voltage level prior to activation of said pulse source when said means for selectively interconnecting said second controlled electrode is connected to said pulse source having one of two potential levels.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-10-12 | 1980-04-12 | 1980-10-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-10-12 | 1984-04-12 | 1984-10-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-10-12 | 1988-04-12 | 1988-10-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |