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Method of forming a low quiescent current voltage regulator and structure therefor

US6979984B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 14, 2003
Grant dateDec 27, 2005
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Expiry dateMay 12, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG05F1/575
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A voltage regulator (10) is formed to generate a compensation current to flow when an output voltage of the voltage regulator (10) exceeds a compensation value. The compensation current is at least equal to the leakage current of the output transistor (24).

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