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Thermal sensing circuit using bandgap voltage reference generators without trimming circuitry

US7789558B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 11, 2009
Grant dateSep 7, 2010
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Expiry dateMar 11, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG05F3/30
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Methods, systems and thermal sensing apparatus are provided that use bandgap voltage reference generators that do not use trimming circuitry. Further, circuits, systems, and methods in accordance with the present invention are provided that do not use large amounts of chip real estate and do not require a separate thermal sensing element.

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