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Apparatus and method for a voltage regulator with improved power supply reduction ratio (PSRR) with reduced parasitic capacitance on bias signal lines

US9671801B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 6, 2013
Grant dateJun 6, 2017
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Expiry dateNov 6, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG05F1/575
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An apparatus and method for a system with improved power supply rejection ratio (PSRR) over a wide frequency range. The improved PSRR is achieved by negating the influence of the parasitic capacitance associated with the bias lines and the introduction of a regulated power supply with embodiments associated with providing a ripple free and regulated supply. With reduction of parasitic capacitance, and providing an ENABLE switch by a pre-regulated supply, the degradation of the PSRR is achieved. The embodiments include both n-channel and p-channel MOSFETs implementations, and a positive and negative regulated power supply voltage. With the combined influence of the utilization of the VREG supply, and the lowering of battery-to-bias line capacitance using design layout and improved floor planning an improved PSRR over a wide frequency distribution is achieved.

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