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Exponential charge pump

US8476963B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 4, 2011
Grant dateJul 2, 2013
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Expiry dateApr 22, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02M3/07
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An exponential multistage charge pump is provided wherein node voltages in a pumpcell in one stage of the charge pump are used to control operation of clock drivers in a subsequent stage of the charge pump.

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