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Linear regulator with improved power supply ripple rejection

US9477244B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 10, 2014
Grant dateOct 25, 2016
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Expiry dateJan 18, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG05F1/56
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Embodiments of the invention are generally directed to a linear regulator with improved power supply ripple rejection. An embodiment of an apparatus includes an linear regulator to receive a system power supply and to generate a regulated power supply; a first voltage reference generator to generate a first voltage reference for the linear regulator; a second voltage reference generator to generate a second voltage reference for the linear regulator; and a voltage reference and power switcher. In some embodiments, the voltage reference and power switcher is to switch a voltage reference for the linear regulator from the first voltage reference to the second voltage reference and is to switch a part of a power supply for the linear regulator from the system power supply to the regulated power supply.

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