Low-noise current regulation circuits
US9526137B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 29, 2015 |
| Grant date | Dec 20, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 29, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02B20/30
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Apparatuses and methods concerning regulation of load currents are disclosed. As an example, one apparatus includes a first clock generation circuit configured to generate a first clock signal with a frequency spectrum having a first frequency range. A second clock generation circuit is configured to produce a second clock signal by spreading the frequency spectrum of the first clock signal to have a second frequency range that is wider than the first frequency range. The second clock signal has a frequency spectrum extending outside of the frequency range. The apparatus includes a third circuit configured to regulate a voltage at a supply node as a function of the second clock signal. A current regulation circuit is configured to regulate current in a circuit path, from the supply node and passing through a load circuit coupled to the current regulator, as a function of the first clock signal.
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