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Circuit and method for operating a half-bridge

  • US 9,379,695 B2
  • Filed: 12/30/2013
  • Issued: 06/28/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/30/2013
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A circuit for operating a half-bridge, comprising:

  • a first multiplier circuit configured;

    to multiply a first signal by a first factor to provide a turn-on signal configured to turn on a first switch of the half-bridge; and

    to multiply the first signal by a second factor to provide a turn-off signal configured to turn off a second switch of the half-bridge;

    wherein the first factor and the second factor are chosen so that the second switch is turned off before the first switch is turned on; and

    a first generating unit configured to provide the first signal, wherein the first generating unit comprises a first current controlled current source controlled by a control current.

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