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Constant switch Vgs circuit for minimizing rflatness and improving audio performance

US7782117B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 18, 2008
Grant dateAug 24, 2010
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Expiry dateFeb 23, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03K17/6877
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A MOSFET switch is disclosed that is driven on by a circuit that provides a constant gate to source voltage, Vgs, that is independent of the input voltage, the power supply and any logic signals. The constant Vgs is derived from a reference voltage and biases the MOSFET switch such that Ron is constant, or Rflatness is minimized. A minimized Rflatness provides a higher fidelity transfer of audio signals compared to prior art switches where Rflatness is greater.

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