Precision low voltage supply system and method with undervoltage lockout capabilities
First Claim
1. A reference voltage identification system comprising:
- a physical constant trigger circuit for initiating a response based upon a physical constant requirement;
a comparator coupled to said physical constant trigger circuit, said comparitor for comparing signals from said physical constant trigger circuit and determining when a change occurs in said response;
said comparator coupled to said physical constant trigger;
a voltage divider for providing a varying voltage to the physical constant trigger, said voltage divider coupled to said physical constant trigger;
an input signal port for conveying an input signal to said voltage divider, said input signal port coupled to said voltage divider;
a shutdown component for preventing circuit operation during shutdown mode, said shutdown component is coupled to said input signal port; and
an output for conveying an indication of the response, said output signal port coupled to said comparator.
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Abstract
An integrated circuit system and method provides a reliable low voltage reference including undervoltage lockout capabilities that prevent a premature or false response. A physical constant trigger circuit initiates a response based upon a physical constant (e.g. a stable point associated with a voltage summation in a transistor circuit with components configured to produce equal and opposite temperature coefficients). A response includes changing polarities of the transistor circuit at a predetermined inflection point. A comparator compares signals from the physical constant trigger circuit and determines when a change occurs in the response. A voltage divider provides a varying voltage to the physical constant trigger and when the voltage level corresponds to the physical constant it is utilized as the reference voltage. An input signal port conveys an input signal to the voltage divider and output port conveys an indication of the response (e.g., a desired reference voltage is available).
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20 Claims
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1. A reference voltage identification system comprising:
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a physical constant trigger circuit for initiating a response based upon a physical constant requirement;
a comparator coupled to said physical constant trigger circuit, said comparitor for comparing signals from said physical constant trigger circuit and determining when a change occurs in said response;
said comparator coupled to said physical constant trigger;
a voltage divider for providing a varying voltage to the physical constant trigger, said voltage divider coupled to said physical constant trigger;
an input signal port for conveying an input signal to said voltage divider, said input signal port coupled to said voltage divider;
a shutdown component for preventing circuit operation during shutdown mode, said shutdown component is coupled to said input signal port; and
an output for conveying an indication of the response, said output signal port coupled to said comparator. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
a voltage divider for providing a varying voltage to said physical constant trigger, said voltage divider coupled to said physical constant trigger circuit; and
a lockout circuit for providing a lockout signal before said change in polarities occurs, said lockout circuit coupled to said inputs signal port.
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6. The reference voltage identification system of claim 1 said physical constant is associated with a precision reference voltage.
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7. A reference voltage identification system comprising:
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a physical constant trigger circuit including a plurality of transistors for initiating a response based upon a base emitter voltage associated with the temperature stable point of the transistors;
a comparator coupled to said physical constant trigger circuit, said comparitor for comparing signals from said physical constant trigger circuit and determining when a chance occurs in said response;
said comparitor coupled to said physical constant trigger;
a voltage divider for providing a varying voltage to the physical constant trigger, said voltage divider coupled to said physical constant trigger;
an input signal port for conveying an input signal to said voltage divider, said input signal port coupled to said voltage divider;
a shutdown component for preventing circuit operation during shutdown mode, said shutdown component is coupled to said input signal port; and
an output for conveying an indication of the response, said output signal port coupled to said comparator. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A reference voltage identification method comprising:
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monitoring an incoming signal;
determining when the incoming signal is at a particular voltage level associated with a physical constant;
preventing circuit operation during shutdown mode; and
providing an indication that the particular voltage level is provided. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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