Bootstrap voltage reference circuit utilizing an N-type negative

Details Bootstrap voltage reference circuit utilizing an N-type negative Bootstrap voltage reference circuit utilizing an N-type negative

1992-08-06

1995-01-24

Stephan, Steven L.

Electricity: power supply or regulation systems

Self-regulating

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

323316, 330104, G05F 1575, G05F 316

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053845307

ABSTRACT:
A bootstrap voltage reference circuit having an amplifier with a positive feedback network including a non-linear device which operates as a current source. The non-linear device may be an n-type negative resistance device such as a tunnel diode. The circuit is operable for generating a predetermined reference voltage as the difference between the signal applied to the positive input and a signal generated by the negative feedback network and applied to the negative input approaches zero.

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