Negative bias charge pump

The present invention relates to a method and/or architecture for implementing a charge pump generally and, more particularly, to a method and/or architecture for implementing a negative bias charge pump. The present invention concerns an apparatus generally comprising a plurality of pump stages eac...

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Main Author Wilson, James E
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 24.02.2004
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Summary:The present invention relates to a method and/or architecture for implementing a charge pump generally and, more particularly, to a method and/or architecture for implementing a negative bias charge pump. The present invention concerns an apparatus generally comprising a plurality of pump stages each implemented on an independent well. The plurality of pump stages may each be configured to generate an output voltage. The plurality of pump stages may be serially connected such that a body bias voltage input of one stage is received from the output voltage of a previous stage.