Patent ID: 8098471
Filing Date: 2012-01-17
Classification: H01L

Abstract:
1. An integrated circuit arrangement, comprising: a first terminal, which can be brought to a first supply potential, a second terminal, which can be brought to a second supply potential, a supply potential path being formed between the first terminal and the second terminal; an electrostatic discharge element in the supply potential path; a signal input pad, to which an input signal can be applied; a signal output, at which an output signal can be provided; a first inductance between the signal input pad and the signal output; a second inductance between the signal output and the first terminal; and a radiofrequency processing circuit connected to the signal output; wherein the first inductance and the second inductance are coupled between the signal input pad and the first terminal such that they form a direct current short circuit; wherein the electrostatic discharge element is coupled to a node between the first terminal and the second inductance, wherein a radiofrequency signal path leads from the signal input pad to the radiofrequency processing circuit via the first inductance, a common node between the first inductance and the second inductance, and the signal output; and wherein, between the common node and the radiofrequency processing circuit, the radiofrequency signal path is free from electrostatic discharge elements.