Transient-to-digital converter for protection design in CMOS integrated circuits against electrical fast transient

Cheng Cheng Yen*, Ming-Dou Ker, Chi Sheng Liao, Tung Yang Chen, Chih Chung Tsai

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    Abstract

    An on-chip transient-to-digital converter for protection design against electrical fast transient (EFT) is proposed. The proposed transient-to-digital converter is designed to detect fast electrical transients under EFT tests. The output digital codes can correspond to different EFT voltages during the EFT-induced transient disturbances. The experimental results in a 0.18-μm CMOS integrated circuit (IC) with 3.3-V devices have confirmed the detection function and digital output codes.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publication2009 IEEE International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility, EMC 2009
    Pages41-44
    Number of pages4
    DOIs
    StatePublished - 1 Dec 2009
    Event2009 IEEE International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility, EMC 2009 - Austin, TX, United States
    Duration: 17 Aug 200921 Aug 2009

    Publication series

    NameIEEE International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility
    ISSN (Print)1077-4076

    Conference

    Conference2009 IEEE International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility, EMC 2009
    Country/TerritoryUnited States
    CityAustin, TX
    Period17/08/0921/08/09

    Keywords

    • Converter
    • Electrical fast transient (EFT) test
    • Transient detection circuit

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