Integrated temperature sensor

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2005-05-17

2005-05-17

Verbitsky, Gail (Department: 2859)

Thermal measuring and testing

Temperature measurement

By electrical or magnetic heat sensor

C374S117000, C374S171000, C377S025000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06893154

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method are provided for sensing a physical stimulus of an integrated circuit. The apparatus and method allow for accurate die temperature measurements of the integrated circuit and are able to provide a highly accurate die temperature measurement without the need for an independent voltage source or current source.

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