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Linear regulator with a low series voltage drop

US6445167B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 12, 2000
Grant dateSep 3, 2002
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Expiry dateOct 12, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S323/901
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A linear regulator of the type including a power MOS transistor of a first channel type, controlled by an amplifier having an output stage including, between two supply terminals, a resistor and a first MOS control transistor of a second channel type. The regulator further includes a start-up circuit having a switchable resistor in parallel on said first resistor.

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