METHOD AND CIRCUITRY FOR ON-CHIP ELECTRO-STATIC DISCHARGE PROTECTION SCHEME FOR LOW COST GATE DRIVER INTEGRATED CIRCUIT

摘要

An apparatus includes an integrated circuit, a plurality of bi-directional pins, and an electro-static discharge (ESD) clamp. The integrated circuit is configured to provide a ground potential. The plurality of bi-directional pins are configured to provide a differential input signal for the integrated circuit. The electro-static discharge (ESD) clamp is coupled between the ground potential and the plurality of bi-directional pins.