Current comparator for submicron processes
AssigneeMentium Technologies Inc.
InventorsFarnood Merrikh Bayat, Jaroslaw Sulima, Mirko Prezioso
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Abstract
A system for comparing currents is disclosed. The system may include a first current signal and a second current signal. The system may also include a subtractor that is configured to receive a plurality of current input signals and generate a single output current signal that is equal to a difference between the plurality of current input signals. The system may also include a current-to-voltage converter that is configured to receive the output current signal and convert it into an output voltage.
Claims19
A system for comparing currents comprising:
- a subtractor configured to receive a plurality of current input signals and generate a single output current signal that is equal to a difference between the plurality of current input signals;
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- a current-to-voltage converter configured to receive the output current signal and convert it into an output voltage, wherein the current-to-voltage converter is a current integrator circuit having a feedback capacitor.
A system for comparing currents comprising:
- a first current input signal having a positive polarity;
- a second current input signal having a negative polarity;
- a subtractor configured to receive the first and second current input signals and generate a single output current signal that is equal to a difference between the first and second current input signals;
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- a current-to-voltage converter configured to receive the output current signal and convert it into an output voltage.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.