Supply circuit for implantable medical devices
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1. A supply circuit for an implantable medical device (IMD) comprising:
- a battery;
a low current circuit coupled to the battery;
a current-modifying component coupled to the battery;
a high current circuit coupled to the current-modifying component; and
a capacitor coupled to the current-modifying component and to the high current circuit.
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Abstract
A supply circuit for an implantable medical device (IMD) is presented. The supply circuit includes a battery, a high current circuit, a current-modifying component, a low current circuit, and a capacitor. The low current circuit is connected to a first terminal of the battery. A current-modifying component is connected to the battery, a capacitor, and to a high current circuit.
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17 Claims
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1. A supply circuit for an implantable medical device (IMD) comprising:
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a battery;
a low current circuit coupled to the battery;
a current-modifying component coupled to the battery;
a high current circuit coupled to the current-modifying component; and
a capacitor coupled to the current-modifying component and to the high current circuit. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A method of controlling current in a supply circuit for an implantable medical device (IMD) comprising:
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providing a battery;
coupling a low current circuit to the battery;
coupling a current-modifying component to the battery;
coupling a capacitor to the current-modifying component and a fixed voltage; and
coupling a high current circuit to the current-modifying component and to the capacitor. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16)
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17. A supply circuit for an IMD comprising:
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a battery;
a first circuit coupled to the battery;
a current-modifying component connected to the battery;
a capacitor connected to a current-modifying component and a fixed voltage; and
a second circuit coupled to the current-modifying component and to the capacitor.
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