Hybrid charge pump regulation
US7554311B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 31, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jun 30, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 22, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11C5/145
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Techniques for reliably and efficiently generating an output voltage for use within an electronic device, such as a memory system, are disclosed. A voltage generation circuit generates the output voltage. The voltage generation circuit includes regulation circuitry that controls regulation of the output voltage to maintain the output voltage at a substantially constant level. According to one aspect, regulation is provided through use of different feedback circuits. By selectively disabling one of the feedback circuits, power consumption can be reduced and the other of the feedback circuits can support the continued regulation of the output voltage. The voltage generation circuit is therefore able to operate in an accurate, stable and power efficient manner.
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