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Low noise charge pumps

US11658568B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 24, 2022
Grant dateMay 23, 2023
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Expiry dateMay 24, 2042

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02B70/10
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Low noise charge pumps are disclosed. In certain embodiments, a charge pump includes a charge pump output terminal configured to provide a charge pump voltage, a switched capacitor, an inverter having an output electrically connected to a first end of the switched capacitor, a pair of charging switches connected between a second end of the switched capacitor and a reference voltage, and a pair of discharging switches connected between the second end of the switched capacitor and the charge pump output terminal. The pair of charging switches is closed during a charging operation and open during a discharging operation, while the pair of discharging switches closed during the discharging operation and open during the charging operation.

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