Operational amplifier with selectable performance characteristics
US7030690B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 12, 2004 |
| Grant date | Apr 18, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 4, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03F2203/45506
- WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An operational amplifier with selectable performance characteristics is provided. The operational amplifier provides a sleep mode (e.g., fully disabled) in addition to providing a number of different levels of awake operation (e.g., different performance characteristics). As such, the op-amp can allow a system to use only the power needed to obtain a required level of performance at any point in time. For example, the op-amp may be operated at a minimum power mode, an awake at mid-level power mode, or an awake at maximum power mode.
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