Power-on reset circuit for use in low power supply voltage applications
US6943596B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 12, 2002 |
| Grant date | Sep 13, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 12, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03K2217/0036
- WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods are disclosed for a power-on reset used in low power supply voltage applications (i.e., having a full operating power supply voltage of less than about 2.0 volts). One embodiment of the reset circuit comprises a differential voltage generation circuit and an amplifier circuit. The differential voltage generation circuit is adapted to create two voltages changing at different rates. The amplifier circuit is adapted to amplify a difference between the two voltages.
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