Successive approximate capacitance measurement circuit

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7312616
APP PUB NO 20070170931A1
SERIAL NO

11337272

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A capacitance measurement circuit includes a current source, a switch, and a comparator. The current source is coupled to drive a current through a circuit node. The switch is coupled to the circuit node to switch the current into a device under test ('DUT') capacitor. The comparator includes first and second input ports. The comparator is coupled to compare a first voltage received on the first input port against a reference voltage received on the second input port. The first voltage is related to the current driven through the circuit node, a frequency at which the switch is switched, and a capacitance of the DUT capacitor.

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  • MONTEREY RESEARCH, LLC

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Snyder, Warren S Snohomish, WA 35 603

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