Voltage slicer and method

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2005-08-23

2005-08-23

Nguyen, Matthew V. (Department: 2838)

Electricity: power supply or regulation systems

Output level responsive

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

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06933711

ABSTRACT:
A circuit for generating a feedback signal corresponding to a regulated output. The circuit including a reference generator to generate at least two reference levels, the reference levels to define at least three reference ranges. A comparator to compare the regulated output to the at least three reference ranges. The comparator to generate a digital signal to indicate within which of the at least three reference ranges the regulated output is included.

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