Method and apparatus for protecting an integrated circuit from current overload

摘要

A non-dissipative device for protecting an integrated circuit having multiple independent channels against overloading. The non-dissipative device includes an input terminal and an output terminal having an integrated switch connected therebetween which consists of an input portion, a logic gate with two inputs a control portion, and an output portion, all connected in series with one another. The device further includes a generating circuit for generating the on-times and off-times of the integrated switch, the generating circuit is connected between an output of the output portion and an input of the logic gate.