Apparatus and method for overload protection of electronic circuitry

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APP PUB NO 20080062603A1
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11520067

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An apparatus and method for overload protection circuit. The apparatus includes a current limiting circuit that is coupled to a first node. A switching element is coupled in series to the current limiting circuit and to a second node. A voltage measurement circuit is coupled to the first and second nodes and is used for measuring a voltage across the first and second nodes. A control mechanism is coupled to the voltage measurement circuit and the switching element. The control mechanism opens the switching element when the voltage exceeds a predetermined value.

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CREDENCE SYSTEMS CORPORATION1421 CALIFORNIA CIRCLE MILPITAS CA 95035

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Richter, Klaus Altenmarkt, DE 35 198

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