摘要:
Circuits and methods providing a electronic power supply applicable to any dual supply rail systems, which require a smooth and uninterrupted output supply and a replica power path and autonomous mode of operation from the system power supply are disclosed. In a preferred embodiment of the invention the power supply is applied to a real time clock. An Innovative Replica Power Path concept and circuit implementation ensures the smooth and uninterrupted transfer of power from one input source to the other. The circuit features a Latched Supply Comparator that guarantees the commutation to the Replica Power Path only happens after the voltage is settled. Zero power consumption from the back-up energy source is achieved in the presence of an alternative higher voltage source. The generated RTC supply voltage does not suffer from abrupt changes when the voltage level of the main system power source (battery or charger) is connected or disconnected. The invention allows for maximum utilization of the energy left in the main battery, thus extending the life of the lower capacity backup battery/super-cap.
摘要:
Circuits and methods providing a electronic power supply applicable to any dual supply rail systems, which require a smooth and uninterrupted output supply and a replica power path and autonomous mode of operation from the system power supply are disclosed. In a preferred embodiment of the invention the power supply is applied to a real time clock. An Innovative Replica Power Path concept and circuit implementation ensures the smooth and uninterrupted transfer of power from one input source to the other. The circuit features a Latched Supply Comparator that guarantees the commutation to the Replica Power Path only happens after the voltage is settled. Zero power consumption from the back-up energy source is achieved in the presence of an alternative higher voltage source. The generated RTC supply voltage does not suffer from abrupt changes when the voltage level of the main system power source (battery or charger) is connected or disconnected. The invention allows for maximum utilization of the energy left in the main battery, thus extending the life of the lower capacity backup battery/super-cap.
摘要:
A self-biased reference circuit device (100) includes a first cascode current mirror (116), a second cascode current mirror (118), and a startup circuit (108). The first cascode current mirror (116) is capable to generate a first bias voltage (136) and a second bias voltage (140) in response to a first current and to generate a second current in response to the first and second bias voltages. The second cascode current mirror (118) is capable to generate a third bias voltage (164) in response to the second current, to generate a fourth bias voltage (168) in response to a third current, and to generate the first current in response to the third and fourth bias voltages. The startup circuit includes a first switch (188) and a second switch (196). The first switch (188) is capable to connect the first bias voltage (136) and fourth bias voltage (168) during startup. The second switch (196) is capable to connect the third bias voltage (164) and an inner drain-source connection (130) in the output stage of the first cascode current mirror (116) during startup.