PROGRAMMABLE-GAIN AMPLIFIER, CORRESPONDING DEVICE AND METHOD

    公开(公告)号:US20170179897A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-06-22

    申请号:US15168832

    申请日:2016-05-31

    Abstract: A programmable-gain amplifier includes: two complementary cross-coupled transistor pairs mutually coupled with each transistor in one pair having a current flow path cascaded with a current flow path of a respective one of the transistors in the other pair. First and second coupling points are formed between the pairs; with first and second sampling capacitors coupled thereto. First and second input stages have input terminals to input signals for sampling by the first and second sampling capacitors. Switching means couple the first and second input stages to the sampling capacitors so the input signals are sampled as sampled signals on the sampling capacitors. The switching means energizes the complementary cross-coupled transistor pairs so the signals sampled on the sampling capacitors undergo negative resistance regeneration growing exponentially over time to thereby provide an exponential amplifier gain.

    Circuit and method for adjusting the electric power supply of an energy-scavenging system
    12.
    发明授权
    Circuit and method for adjusting the electric power supply of an energy-scavenging system 有权
    用于调节能量清除系统的电力供应的电路和方法

    公开(公告)号:US09209763B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-12-08

    申请号:US14052495

    申请日:2013-10-11

    CPC classification number: H03F3/45076 H02M2001/0006 H02N2/181

    Abstract: A differentiator generates a time derivative signal from a time-variable signal. A transconductance amplifier generates a biasing control signal as a function of the time derivative signal. A supply network functions to supply the differentiator and transconductance amplifier. The supply network is driven by the biasing control signal output from the transconductance amplifier. With this configuration, speed of operation of the differentiator and transconductance amplifier vary with the supply provided by the supply network, and the supply is modulated as a function of the received time-variable signal.

    Abstract translation: 微分器从时间变量信号产生时间导数信号。 跨导放大器产生作为时间导数信号的函数的偏置控制信号。 供电网络用于提供微分器和跨导放大器。 供电网络由跨导放大器输出的偏置控制信号驱动。 利用这种配置,微分器和跨导放大器的操作速度随着供电网络的供给而变化,并且电源根据接收到的时间变量信号进行调制。

    ELECTROMECHANICAL INTEGRATED MEMORY ELEMENT AND ELECTRONIC MEMORY COMPRISING THE SAME
    14.
    发明申请
    ELECTROMECHANICAL INTEGRATED MEMORY ELEMENT AND ELECTRONIC MEMORY COMPRISING THE SAME 有权
    电子集成记忆元件和包含该电子元件的电子存储器

    公开(公告)号:US20130242636A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-09-19

    申请号:US13782263

    申请日:2013-03-01

    Abstract: An electromechanical memory element includes a fixed body and a deformable element attached to the fixed body. An actuator causes a deformation of the deformable element from a first position (associated with a first logic state) to a second position (associated with a second logic state) where a mobile element makes contact with a fixed element. A programming circuit then causes a weld to be formed between the mobile element and the fixed element. The memory element is thus capable of associating the first and second positions with two different logic states. The weld may be selectively dissolved to return the deformable element back to the first position.

    Abstract translation: 机电存储元件包括固定体和附接到固定体的可变形元件。 致动器使可变形元件从第一位置(与第一逻辑状态相关联)变形到移动元件与固定元件接触的第二位置(与第二逻辑状态相关联)。 然后编程电路在可移动元件和固定元件之间形成焊缝。 因此,存储元件能够将第一和第二位置与两个不同的逻辑状态相关联。 可以选择性地溶解焊缝以将可变形元件返回到第一位置。

    MEMS device with piezoelectric actuation, a projective MEMS system including the MEMS device and related driving method

    公开(公告)号:US10534170B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-01-14

    申请号:US16226005

    申请日:2018-12-19

    Abstract: A MEMS device includes a fixed supporting body forming a cavity, a mobile element suspended over the cavity, and an elastic element arranged between the fixed supporting body and the mobile element. First, second, third, and fourth piezoelectric elements are mechanically coupled to the elastic element, which has a shape symmetrical with respect to a direction. The first and second piezoelectric elements are arranged symmetrically with respect to the third and fourth piezoelectric elements, respectively. The first and fourth piezoelectric elements are configured to receive a first control signal, whereas the second and third piezoelectric elements are configured to receive a second control signal, which is in phase opposition with respect to the first control signal so that the first, second, third, and fourth piezoelectric elements deform the elastic element, with consequent rotation of the mobile element about the direction.

    HALL-EFFECT-BASED MAGNETIC FIELD SENSOR HAVING AN IMPROVED OUTPUT BANDWIDTH
    17.
    发明申请
    HALL-EFFECT-BASED MAGNETIC FIELD SENSOR HAVING AN IMPROVED OUTPUT BANDWIDTH 有权
    基于霍尔效应的磁场传感器具有改进的输出带宽

    公开(公告)号:US20150276894A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-10-01

    申请号:US14637698

    申请日:2015-03-04

    CPC classification number: G01R33/07 G01R33/0017 G01R33/0029 G01R33/075

    Abstract: A magnetic field sensor formed by a Hall cell having a first, second, third and fourth conduction nodes electrically coupled together by resistive paths. Flowing between the first and second conduction nodes is a control current. In the presence of a magnetic field, a difference of potential due to the Hall effect is generated between the third and fourth conduction nodes. An operational amplifier has an inverting input terminal coupled to the fourth conduction node, a non-inverting input terminal biased at the voltage at the third conduction node, and an output terminal coupled in feedback mode to the inverting input by a feedback resistor. The current generated in feedback through the feedback resistor generates a voltage indicating unbalancing, due to the Hall effect, between the third and fourth conductive nodes, and consequently indicates the intensity of the magnetic field that acts upon the Hall cell.

    Abstract translation: 由具有通过电阻路径电耦合在一起的第一,第二,第三和第四导电节点的霍尔单元形成的磁场传感器。 第一和第二导电节点之间的流动是控制电流。 在存在磁场的情况下,在第三和第四导电节点之间产生由于霍尔效应引起的电位差。 运算放大器具有耦合到第四导通节点的反相输入端子,偏置在第三导通节点处的电压的非反相输入端子,以及以反馈模式以反馈电阻器耦合到反相输入端的输出端子。 通过反馈电阻反馈产生的电流由于第三和第四导电节点之间的霍尔效应而产生指示不平衡的电压,并且因此表示作用于霍尔单元的磁场的强度。

    LOW VOLTAGE ISOLATION SWITCH, IN PARTICULAR FOR A TRANSMISSION CHANNEL FOR ULTRASOUND APPLICATIONS
    18.
    发明申请
    LOW VOLTAGE ISOLATION SWITCH, IN PARTICULAR FOR A TRANSMISSION CHANNEL FOR ULTRASOUND APPLICATIONS 有权
    低电压隔离开关,特别适用于超声波应用的传输通道

    公开(公告)号:US20130265100A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-10-10

    申请号:US13907468

    申请日:2013-05-31

    CPC classification number: H03K17/16 H03K17/08104 H03K17/30

    Abstract: A low voltage isolation switch is suitable for receiving from a connection node a high voltage signal and transmitting said high voltage signal to a load via a connection terminal. The isolation switch includes a driving block connected between first and second voltage reference terminals and including a first driving transistor coupled between the first voltage reference (Vss) and a first driving circuit node and a second driving transistor coupled between the driving circuit node and the second supply voltage reference. The switch comprises an isolation block connected to the connection terminal (pzt), the connection node, and the driving central circuit node and including a voltage limiter block, a diode block and a control transistor. The control transistor is connected across the diode block between the connection node and the connection terminal and has a control terminal connected to the driving central circuit node.

    Abstract translation: 低压隔离开关适合于从连接节点接收高电压信号,并通过连接端将所述高电压信号发送到负载。 隔离开关包括连接在第一和第二参考电极之间的驱动块,并且包括耦合在第一电压基准(Vss)和第一驱动电路节点之间的第一驱动晶体管和耦合在驱动电路节点和第二驱动电路节点之间的第二驱动晶体管 电源参考电压。 开关包括连接到连接端子(pzt)的隔离块,连接节点和驱动中心电路节点,并且包括电压限制器块,二极管块和控制晶体管。 控制晶体管连接在连接节点和连接端子之间的二极管块两端,并具有连接到驱动中心电路节点的控制端子。

    DETECTION CIRCUIT, CORRESPONDING DEVICE AND METHOD

    公开(公告)号:US20200177133A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-06-04

    申请号:US16698060

    申请日:2019-11-27

    Abstract: In one example, a circuit includes a first node to receive an analog signal that is an amplitude modulated radio-frequency signal for a digital signal. An output node is configured to provide an output signal indicative of rising and falling edges of an envelope of the analog signal. The rising and falling edges are indicative of rising and falling edges of the digital signal. A first current path is disposed between a power supply node and the first node. The first current path includes a first transistor coupled between the first node and a first bias source. The first bias source is coupled between the first transistor and the power supply node. The output node is coupled to a first intermediate node in the first current path between the transistor and the first bias source. A control terminal of the first transistor is coupled to the output node via a feedback network.

    Hall-effect-based magnetic field sensor having an improved output bandwidth

    公开(公告)号:US09664753B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-05-30

    申请号:US14637698

    申请日:2015-03-04

    CPC classification number: G01R33/07 G01R33/0017 G01R33/0029 G01R33/075

    Abstract: A magnetic field sensor formed by a Hall cell having a first, second, third and fourth conduction nodes electrically coupled together by resistive paths. Flowing between the first and second conduction nodes is a control current. In the presence of a magnetic field, a difference of potential due to the Hall effect is generated between the third and fourth conduction nodes. An operational amplifier has an inverting input terminal coupled to the fourth conduction node, a non-inverting input terminal biased at the voltage at the third conduction node, and an output terminal coupled in feedback mode to the inverting input by a feedback resistor. The current generated in feedback through the feedback resistor generates a voltage indicating unbalancing, due to the Hall effect, between the third and fourth conductive nodes, and consequently indicates the intensity of the magnetic field that acts upon the Hall cell.

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