Bias start up circuit and method
US6525598B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 29, 1999 |
| Grant date | Feb 25, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 29, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05F3/262
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A high swing cascode bias circuit is provided for use within an integrated circuit. The bias circuit utilizes a start up transistor. The use of the start up transistor allows for high swing at the bias circuit outputs even though only one current source is provided from a reference bias circuit. The bias circuit may be powered down in response to a power down control signal. When the bias circuit is activated a plurality of bias signals may be provided to operating circuits of the integrated circuit.
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