Capacitance detecting sensors and related devices and systems
US10372960B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 24, 2016 |
| Grant date | Aug 6, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 24, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/044
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Capacitance detecting circuit is disclosed for fingerprint sensing and other applications. The capacitance detecting circuit includes a first capacitor, an integrator, a second capacitor, a comparator, and a counter. The integrator can generate an integrating output voltage and includes a first single-ended amplifier and at least one integration capacitor. The first single-ended amplifier includes a first input terminal and an integrating output terminal. The comparator can generate a comparing output and include a negative input terminal coupled to the integrating output terminal of the first single-ended amplifier, a positive input terminal to receive a reference voltage, and a comparing output terminal to output the comparing output voltage. The counter is coupled to the comparing output terminal and can generate a counter output. A connection between the second capacitor and the first input terminal is controlled to be conducted or cutoff according to the comparing output.
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