Fingerprint information detection circuit
US9542587B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 29, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jan 10, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 13, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH10D62/235
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates to a chip design and discloses a fingerprint information detection circuit. The invention includes a reset unit, a feedback unit, an amplification unit and a source follower unit; the reset unit is connected to the feedback unit and amplification unit, while the feedback unit is connected to the amplification unit, and the amplification unit is connected to the source follower unit; when the reset transistor built-into the reset unit is on, it stores an electric charge, and resets the feedback unit; when the reset transistor is off, the stored electric charge is injected into the feedback unit and amplification unit; the feedback unit receives the electric charge, and outputs the second voltage signal generated when it detects fingerprints to the source follower unit; the amplification unit amplifies the received signal and outputs it to the source follower unit; the source follower unit receives the signal, performs voltage level shifting before outputting the first voltage signal that carries the detected fingerprint information. The present invention enables the circuit to use a reduced chip area, hence, saving the cost of the chip.
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