Start-up circuit for a current generator
US7312601B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 21, 2004 |
| Grant date | Dec 25, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 17, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S323/901
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A circuit includes a current generator, a start-up circuit coupled to provide a start-up current to the current generator during a start-up phase of the current generator, and a cut-off circuit coupled to both the current generator and to the start-up circuit to provide a control signal that reduces the start-up current when an output current from the current generator exceeds a threshold value.
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