Potential detector and semiconductor integrated circuit

Details Potential detector and semiconductor integrated circuit Potential detector and semiconductor integrated circuit

2007-12-11

2007-12-11

Zweizig, Jeffrey (Department: 2816)

Miscellaneous active electrical nonlinear devices, circuits, and

Specific identifiable device, circuit, or system

With specific source of supply or bias voltage

C327S077000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11558072

ABSTRACT:
An integrated semiconductor circuit has a potential detector for detecting a potential boosted by a high voltage generator. One terminal of a first capacitor is connected to a potential detection terminal via a first switching device, the other terminal thereof being connected to a reference potential terminal. A terminal of a second capacitor is connected, via a second switching device, to a first node at which the first switching device and the first capacitor are connected, the other terminal thereof being connected to the reference potential terminal. A third switch is connected between a second node at which the second switching device and the second capacitor are connected and the reference potential terminal. A clock generator generates clock signals to simultaneously and periodically turn on the first and the third switching devices whereas turn on the second switch periodically in an opposite timing for the first and the third switching devices. A comparator compares a potential at the second node with a reference potential and outputs a detection signal when a potential at the potential detection terminal reaches a predetermined potential.

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