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Analog temperature sensor for digital blocks

US10386242B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 21, 2015
Grant dateAug 20, 2019
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Expiry dateOct 14, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01K7/01
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The disclosure provides a circuit that includes an analog control block, and a plurality of temperature sensors coupled to the analog control block. At least one temperature sensor of the plurality of temperature sensors includes a first transistor coupled to a first current source. A second transistor is coupled to a second current source and to the first transistor. The analog control block measures a local temperature from a first potential generated across the first transistor and from a second potential generated across the second transistor.

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