Miscellaneous active electrical nonlinear devices – circuits – and – Specific identifiable device – circuit – or system – With specific source of supply or bias voltage
Reexamination Certificate
2011-03-08
2011-03-08
Zweizig, Jeffrey S (Department: 2816)
Miscellaneous active electrical nonlinear devices, circuits, and
Specific identifiable device, circuit, or system
With specific source of supply or bias voltage
C327S536000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07902915
ABSTRACT:
A voltage circuit and method charges a circuit node to a first predetermined voltage. The first predetermined voltage charged onto the circuit node is used for a first predetermined function during a first time period. A portion of charge from the circuit node is removed to circuitry coupled to the circuit node. The portion of the charge is reused during a second time period subsequent to the first time period. In one form a voltage generator has diode configurable transistors for passing current in only one direction depending upon whether the circuit node is being charged or discharged. In another form a switch couples the circuit node between a reference terminal and another circuit for charge reuse. Reuse of charge permits increased power savings.
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Bergere Charles
Freescale Semiconductor Inc.
Hill Dan
Vo Kim-Marie
Zweizig Jeffrey S
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