Bootstrap module for multi-stage circuit
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1. A bootstrap module for delivering an output voltage to a switch, the bootstrap module comprising:
- an input capable of receiving an input voltage;
an output capable of delivering the output voltage, the output voltage being no less than a preselected voltage required to maintain the switch in an on state, the preselected voltage being referenced to the input voltage; and
a set of input switches between the input and output, the set of input switches being capable of alternatively communicating the input voltage with the output, the output voltage being a function of the input voltage, the set of input switches including at least one complimentary switch.
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Abstract
A multi-stage circuit has a first stage and a second stage that both share a bootstrap module. More specifically, the first stage has an output switch, and the second stage has an input switch in communication with the output switch. The multi-stage circuit thus includes the bootstrap module in communication with both the output switch and the input switch. The bootstrap module is capable of applying a voltage to both the input and output switches, while the applied voltage ensures that the first and second switches remain in an on state at specified times.
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1. A bootstrap module for delivering an output voltage to a switch, the bootstrap module comprising:
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an input capable of receiving an input voltage;
an output capable of delivering the output voltage, the output voltage being no less than a preselected voltage required to maintain the switch in an on state, the preselected voltage being referenced to the input voltage; and
a set of input switches between the input and output, the set of input switches being capable of alternatively communicating the input voltage with the output, the output voltage being a function of the input voltage, the set of input switches including at least one complimentary switch. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. A bootstrap module for delivering an output voltage to a switch, the bootstrap module comprising:
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means for receiving an input voltage;
means for delivering the output voltage, the output voltage being no less than a preselected voltage required to maintain the switch in an on state, the preselected voltage being referenced to the input voltage; and
means for switching between the input and output, the switching means alternatively communicating the input voltage with the output, the output voltage being a function of the input voltage, the switching means including at least one complimentary switch means. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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