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Method for reducing supply noise near an on-die thermal sensor

US6476663B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateAug 14, 2001
Grant dateNov 5, 2002
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Expiry dateAug 14, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L2924/0002
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method for reducing power supply noise in the power supply system of a thermal sensor has been developed. The method includes powering up a thermal sensor and inserting a shunting resistance across the power supply terminals. The shunting resistance is inserted in parallel with the thermal sensor.

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