17852031. SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE simplified abstract (SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.)
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SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE
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HYOCHANG Kim of HWASEONG-SI (KR)
SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17852031 titled 'SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a semiconductor device that includes a resistor element, a PMOS transistor, and a diode-connected NMOS transistor.
- The resistor element is connected to a power supply node and provides a power supply voltage.
- The PMOS transistor has a gate terminal connected to another power supply node with a lower voltage, a source terminal connected to the resistor element, and a drain terminal that provides a current.
- The diode-connected NMOS transistor is connected between the drain terminal of the PMOS transistor and the second power supply node.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Power management systems
- Integrated circuits
- Electronic devices requiring voltage regulation
Problems solved by this technology:
- Efficient power supply voltage regulation
- Reduction of power consumption
Benefits of this technology:
- Improved power efficiency
- Enhanced voltage regulation
- Reduced power consumption
Original Abstract Submitted
A semiconductor device includes; a resistor element connected to a first power supply node providing a first power supply voltage having a first magnitude, a PMOS transistor having a gate terminal connected to a second power supply node providing a second power supply voltage having a second magnitude less than the first magnitude, a source terminal connected to the resistor element, and a drain terminal providing a first current, and a first NMOS transistor configured as a diode-connected transistor, and connected between the drain terminal of the PMOS transistor and the second power supply node.
