Kabushiki kaisha toshiba (20240322681). SEMICONDUCTOR CIRCUIT simplified abstract
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SEMICONDUCTOR CIRCUIT
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Inventor(s)
Masatoshi Watanabe of Kawasaki Kanagawa (JP)
Tsuneyuki Hayashi of Kodaira Tokyo (JP)
Shuuji Toda of Kawasaki Kanagawa (JP)
SEMICONDUCTOR CIRCUIT - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240322681 titled 'SEMICONDUCTOR CIRCUIT
The semiconductor device described in the abstract includes a switch circuit with two switches to control different power supply voltages, and a control circuit to detect inputs and manage the operation mode of the switch circuit based on the detection results.
- The semiconductor device has a switch circuit with two switches for controlling different power supply voltages.
- A control circuit is included to receive control signals related to the inputs of the power supply voltages and manage the operation mode of the switch circuit accordingly.
Potential Applications: - This technology can be used in various electronic devices that require efficient power management. - It can be applied in power supply units, battery management systems, and other devices where multiple power sources need to be controlled.
Problems Solved: - Efficiently managing multiple power supply voltages. - Ensuring smooth transitions between different power sources. - Enhancing overall power efficiency in electronic devices.
Benefits: - Improved power management capabilities. - Enhanced reliability and performance of electronic devices. - Increased energy efficiency and reduced power consumption.
Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Power Management System for Electronic Devices This technology can be utilized in smartphones, laptops, IoT devices, and other consumer electronics to optimize power usage and enhance overall performance. It can also be integrated into industrial equipment and automotive systems for efficient power management.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the control circuit detect the inputs of the power supply voltages? 2. What are the key advantages of using a switch circuit with two switches in this semiconductor device?
Original Abstract Submitted
according to one embodiment, a semiconductor device includes: a switch circuit including a first switch configured to control an output of a first power supply voltage, and a second switch configured to control an output of a second power supply voltage, the switch circuit being configured to switch the first power supply voltage and the second power supply voltage; and a control circuit configured to receive a first control signal related to an input of the first power supply voltage, and a second control signal related to an input of the second power supply voltage, configured to detect the inputs of the first and second power supply voltages, and configured to control an operation mode of the switch circuit, based on a detection result of the first and second control signals and the first and second power supply voltages.
