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Integrated temperature sensor

US6893154B2 · kind B2 · utility

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14Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 19, 2002
Grant dateMay 17, 2005
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Expiry dateApr 28, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01K2215/00
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An apparatus and method are provided for sensing a physical stimulus of an integrated circuit. The apparatus and method allow for accurate die temperature measurements of the integrated circuit and are able to provide a highly accurate die temperature measurement without the need for an independent voltage source or current source.

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