Linear regulator with a low series voltage drop
US6445167B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 12, 2000 |
| Grant date | Sep 3, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 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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