Apparatus and method for generating an output signal that...

Miscellaneous active electrical nonlinear devices – circuits – and – External effect – Temperature

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C327S083000, C327S093000, C327S100000, C398S192000, C398S208000, C315S112000, C315S149000, C315S291000

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11070951

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for generating an output signal that tracks the temperature coefficient of a light source are provided. A light source temperature coefficient tracking mechanism (e.g., a current source circuit) that generates an output signal, which tracks the temperature coefficient of the light source (e.g., temperature coefficient of a light emitting diode (LED)) is provided. A proportional to absolute temperature current source circuit (PTAT current source circuit) generates a first signal. A complimentary to absolute temperature current source circuit (CTAT current source circuit) generates a second signal. The output signal that tracks the temperature coefficient of the light source is based on the first signal and the second signal.

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