Bias generator for body bias

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2007-01-16

2007-01-16

Callahan, Timothy P. (Department: 2816)

Miscellaneous active electrical nonlinear devices, circuits, and

Specific identifiable device, circuit, or system

With specific source of supply or bias voltage

C327S536000, C327S537000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11038134

ABSTRACT:
A bias generator unit is provided that includes a central bias generator to provide a bias voltage, a local bias generator to receive the bias voltage and a reference voltage and to provide a forward body bias signal or a reverse body bias signal. The bias generator may include a charge pump to output (or provide) a reference voltage to a reference generator, which in turn provides reference signals to the central bias generator. As a result, the local bias generator may control the body bias signal provided by the local bias generator.

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