发明名称 |
ZENER DIODE PROTECTION NETWORK IN SUBMOUNT FOR LEDS CONNECTED IN SERIES |
摘要 |
A transient voltage suppressor circuit is disclosed for a plurality (N) of LEDs connected in series. Only one zener diode is created for connection to each node between LEDs, and a pair of zener diodes (the “end” zener diodes) are connected to the two pins (anode and cathode pads) of the series string. Therefore, only N+1 zener diodes are used. The end zener diodes (Q1 and Qn+1) effectively create back-to-back zener diodes across the two pins since the zener diodes share a common p+ substrate. The n+ regions of the end zener diodes Q1 and Qn+1 have the highest breakdown voltage requirement and must be placed relatively far apart. Adjacent n+ regions of the intermediate zener diodes have a much lower breakdown voltage requirement so may be located close together. Since there are fewer zener diodes and their spacings may be small, the zener diodes may be placed within a very small footprint or can be larger for better suppressor performance.
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申请公布号 |
US2011057569(A1) |
申请公布日期 |
2011.03.10 |
申请号 |
US20090556054 |
申请日期 |
2009.09.09 |
申请人 |
KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.;PHILIPS LUMILEDS LIGHTING COMPANY, LLC |
发明人 |
WEI YAJUN;COLLINS III WILLIAM D.;STEIGERWALD DANIEL A. |
分类号 |
H05B37/00;H01L21/00;H01L33/00 |
主分类号 |
H05B37/00 |
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