Semiconductor device including a temperature sensor circuit
US8292503B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 18, 2010 |
| Grant date | Oct 23, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 11, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01K13/00
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A semiconductor device including a temperature sensor includes a pull up circuit, a pull down circuit, a first additional current path, and a second additional current path. The pull up circuit is configured to generate a pull up current that contributes to generation of a first output current. The pull down circuit is operably coupled to the pull up circuit at an output node and configured to generate a pull down current that contributes to generation of a second output current. The first additional current path, when enabled, is configured to combine a first additional current with the pull up current to comprise the first output current. The second additional current path, when enabled, is configured to combine a second additional current with the pull down current to comprise the second output current. Respective enablement of the first additional current path and the second additional current path is complementary.
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