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Comparator with built-in hysteresis

US5801553A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 5, 1996
Grant dateSep 1, 1998
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Expiry dateSep 5, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03K2017/226
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A comparator with a built-in hysteresis is disclosed. The comparator has a differential input stage, an output stage, and a bias circuit with a hysteresis circuit. The hysteresis circuit selectively applies a bias voltage to the differential input stage to achieve the hysteresis.

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