Miscellaneous active electrical nonlinear devices – circuits – and – Specific identifiable device – circuit – or system – With specific source of supply or bias voltage
Reexamination Certificate
2006-07-04
2006-07-04
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
Reexamination Certificate
active
07071770
ABSTRACT:
A bias generator and a method of generating a bias reference are disclosed. A reference transistor is connected in a diode configuration. An n-channel transistor connects in series with the reference transistor. A resulting reference current through the two transistors is controlled by the gate voltage on the n-channel transistor. A p-channel transistor configured as a first current mirror of the reference transistor generates a mirrored current. A voltage is developed across an impedance element connected in the path of the mirrored current. A feedback buffer connects between the voltage and the gate of the n-channel transistor to close a feedback loop stabilizing at a point where the reference current and mirrored current are proportional. A second current mirror supplies an output current. An optional n-channel transistor, configured in series with the second current mirror, may generate an output voltage proportional to the output current.
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