Intelligent semiconductor switch

A semiconductor component comprising:

• a half-bridge including a first semiconductor switch and a second semiconductor switch, which are both connected to a half-bridge output node;
• a logic circuit configured to provide control signals for the first semiconductor switch and the second semiconductor switches;
• an output terminal connected to the half-bridge output node;
• and
• a control terminal for receiving a state control signal and an input terminal for receiving an input signal;
• wherein the logic circuit is configured:
• in a first mode, in which the state control signal has a first logic level, to generate the control signals for the first and second semiconductor switches in accordance with the input signal;
• and,
• in a second mode, in which the state control signal has a second logic level, to generate a further signal to set an operating parameter of the half-bridge based on a pulse pattern of the input signal received at the input terminal, wherein the operating parameter defines one of a switching rate, an overtemperature limit, or a temperature threshold value of the half-bridge.