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MOS Voltage divider structure suitable for higher potential feedback regulation

US4527180A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 31, 1983
Grant dateJul 2, 1985
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Expiry dateJan 31, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10B41/00
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An MOS voltage divider is described which is particularly useful for dividing a relatively high voltage (e.g., 21 volts). Capacitance division is employed, thus, the divider consumes substantially no current. Capacitors are fabricated from first and second layers of polysilicon and an intermediate layer of silicon dioxide. Common centroid geometry is used to compensate for process variations.

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