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Temperature-stable current generation

US6133718A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 5, 1999
Grant dateOct 17, 2000
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Expiry dateFeb 5, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S323/907
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A first current generator which generates a current that is based on the threshold difference of enhancement-type and native-type transistors therein. A second current generator which generates a current that is based on the thermal voltage. The currents generated by the first and second current generators are linearly combined to produce a highly temperature-stable current.

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