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Circuit configuration for generating a reference potential

US5883543A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 12, 1997
Grant dateMar 16, 1999
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Expiry dateMay 12, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG05F3/30
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A circuit configuration for generating a reference potential includes a first transistor with an emitter connected to a ground potential and a base and a collector connected to one another. A second transistor has a base connected to the base of the first transistor. A first resistor is connected between the collector of the first transistor and an output terminal for picking up the reference potential. A second resistor is connected between the collector of the second transistor and the output terminal. A third resistor is connected between the emitter of the second transistor and the ground potential. A third transistor has a base connected to the collector of the second transistor and an emitter connected to the ground potential. A controlled current source is connected between a supply potential and the output terminal and is coupled on the input side to the collector of the third transistor. A capacitor is connected parallel to the second resistor.

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