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Constant current generating circuit using resistor formed of metal thin film

US7208931B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 27, 2005
Grant dateApr 24, 2007
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Expiry dateJul 8, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D1/47

Abstract

A circuit for generating a constant current includes a reference voltage generating circuit configured to generate a reference voltage and a constant current circuit including one or more resistors configured to determine an amount of an electric current generated in response to the reference voltage, the one or more resistors being formed of a metal thin film.

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