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Method and an apparatus to sense supply voltage

US7449966B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 9, 2006
Grant dateNov 11, 2008
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Expiry dateAug 18, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01R19/0084
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and an apparatus to sense supply voltage have been disclosed. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a resistor having a first end and a second end, the first end coupled to a voltage supply and a ring oscillator sensor coupled between the second end of the resistor and ground, the ring oscillator sensor having an output coupled to a computational element. Other embodiments have been claimed and described.

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