Current source, an integrated circuit and a method
US9836073B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 24, 2014 |
| Grant date | Dec 5, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 24, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03F2200/504
- WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention provides a current source comprising a first bias current control element, the first bias current control element being configured to generate a first current if the control value is lower than a reference value and configured to generate a second current if the control value equal to or higher than the reference value. In addition or alternatively the bias current source comprises a second bias current control element, the second bias current control element being configured to generate a third current if the control value is lower than or equal to the reference value and configured to generate a fourth current if the control value is higher than the reference value. Furthermore, the present invention provides an integrated circuit and a method.
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