摘要 |
A high side driver circuit includes a command voltage source, a first switching transistor having a base connected to the command voltage source, an emitter connected to ground, and a collector connected to a second switching transistor base. The second switching transistor includes an emitter connected to an electrical energy source through an internal voltage source. A power transistor includes a gate connected to the second switching transistor collector through a resistor, a drain connected to the electrical energy source through a sense resistor, and a source connected to a load. A diagnostic circuit portion including a comparator establishes a diagnostic output voltage based upon the state of the power transistor and characteristics of the power transistor drain and source for indicating fault conditions of the driver circuit.
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