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2004-11-19

2008-09-02

Lee, Thomas (Department: 2115)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: support

Computer power control

C323S282000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07421593

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus includes a first voltage regulator that is controlled to provide an output voltage that matches a reference voltage. The apparatus further includes a second voltage regulator that is coupled to an output of the first voltage regulator and controlled to minimize a current output from the first voltage regulator.

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