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Voltage-controlled capacitor circuit and related circuitry with diode and MOS varactors

US7242243B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 4, 2002
Grant dateJul 10, 2007
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Expiry dateMay 20, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03B5/1253
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A voltage-controlled capacitor circuit and related circuitry. The voltage-controlled capacitor circuit includes a metal-oxide semiconductor (MOS) varactor, a diode varactor, and/or a capacitor with fixed capacitance. The MOS varactor, the diode varactor and the capacitor are electrically connected in parallel or in series to form a capacitor with a preferred characteristic of voltage-controlled capacitance.

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