Resistor-based configuration system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9843338
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15464322

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A configuration circuit for obtaining a digital code includes a controller circuit that generates a plurality of multibit control words. A digitally controlled current source circuit receives a multibit control word generated by the controller circuit. The digitally controlled current source circuit generates an output current that corresponds to the multibit control word in accordance with a predetermined output curve. A test voltage node receives the output current, and a test voltage develops in response to the output current. A reference voltage node develops a reference voltage, the level of which is independent of the multibit control word. A voltage comparison circuit (i) receives the test voltage and the reference voltage, (ii) compares the two voltages to produce a comparison result and (iii) sends the comparison result to the controller circuit. The digital code is obtained by the configuration circuit using the comparison result and the multibit control word.

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SILANNA ASIA PTE LTD10 COLLYER QUAY #10-01 OCEAN FINANCIAL CENTRE SINGAPORE 049315

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Newlin, Trevor M Holly Springs, US 14 71

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