Voltage regulator feedback protection method and apparatus

Electricity: power supply or regulation systems – Output level responsive – Using a three or more terminal semiconductive device as the...

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C323S269000, C363S065000

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07960958

ABSTRACT:
An integrated circuit includes an output terminal. A plurality of feedback terminals receives a feedback signal. A voltage regulator has a feedback input in communication with the plurality of feedback terminals to receive the feedback signal. The voltage regulator has a power output in communication with the output terminal. The voltage regulator is responsive to the feedback signal to generate the power output.

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