Bandgap voltage and current reference

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2007-03-30

2011-12-27

Behm, Harry (Department: 2838)

Electricity: power supply or regulation systems

Self-regulating

Using a three or more terminal semiconductive device as the...

C323S315000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08085029

ABSTRACT:
Circuits and methods that improve the performance of reference circuits are provided. A reference generator circuit maintains a substantially constant output current over an extended temperature for use as a reference. Output current fluctuations caused by a poorly specified power source or process variations are minimized or eliminated.

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