Patent ID: 6828814
Filing Date: 2004-12-07
Classification: H03K

Abstract:
A circuit configuration, comprising:an integrated power semiconductor element having a single diagnostic output, a logic element, a power switch for switching a load and having a load output, a current source, and a current sink; the load connected to said load output, the current source and the current sink being connected to said single diagnostic output and providing a current at said diagnostic output; said logic element controlling at least one of said power switch, and the current source and the current sink; and a display element having light-emitting semiconductor diodes, a first terminal, and a second terminal; said first terminal electrically connected to said single diagnostic output of said integrated power semiconductor element; said second terminal electrically connected to said load output of said power switch; and said light-emitting semiconductor diodes being connected in antiparallel between said first terminal and said second terminal and outputting different visual information items when receiving different currents.