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US6693415B2 · kind B2 · utility

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7References
23Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMay 31, 2002
Grant dateFeb 17, 2004
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Expiry dateMay 31, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG05F3/30
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A current source using a bandgap voltage circuit includes a current gain circuit between the output of the bandgap circuit and the current output transistor. On-off control is provided by a switchable bias circuit providing an ON potential to start the bandgap and a clamping circuit opening the feedback loop.

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