Power-on reset circuit
US9882558B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 30, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jan 30, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 30, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03K2017/226
- WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Power-on reset circuits and methods for providing a power-on reset signal are provided. A first branch is configured to receive the power supply voltage. The first branch comprises a first current generator configured to generate a first current having a positive relationship with a power supply voltage. A second branch receives the power supply voltage and comprises a second current generator that is configured to generate a second current. A relationship between the first and second currents indicates whether the power supply voltage exceeds a threshold voltage of the power-on reset circuit. A current comparator circuit compares the first current to the second current and generates an output based on the comparison. The power-on reset signal is asserted when the output indicates that the second current is greater than the first current.
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