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Fully-differential reference voltage source

US4926138A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 5, 1989
Grant dateMay 15, 1990
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Expiry dateJul 5, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG05F3/20
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The source is apt to generate a fully-differential reference voltage at the output terminals, whereto precisely-balanced loads are applied. The voltage reference is obtained from a bandgap voltage source fed with currents proportional to the temperature, in order to minimize thermal voltage variations. Suitable circuits for starting the normal source operation after switching on are also provided.

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