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Limerick, Ireland

Patrick J Garavan

This inventor holds 8 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Analog Devices,inc.. Active years: 1996-2006.

USPTO Granted Patents = 8

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.2

ph-index = 8

Forward Citations = 177(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal8 out of 3,696 
 
Analog Devices,inc.
 patents

Years Active: 1996-2006

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8 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 7009373 - Switched capacitor bandgap reference circuit (2006-03-07),
2. 6991369 - Method and circuit for the provision of accurately scaled currents (2006-01-31),
3. 5852415 - Charge redistribution analog-to-digital converter with system calibration (1998-12-22),
4. 5668551 - Power-up calibration of charge redistribution analog-to-digital converter (1997-09-16),
5. 5621409 - Analog-to-digital conversion with multiple charge balance conversions (1997-04-15),
6. 5600322 - Low-voltage CMOS analog-to-digital converter (1997-02-04),
7. 5600275 - Low-voltage CMOS comparator with offset cancellation (1997-02-04),
8. 5589785 - Low-voltage CMOS comparator (1996-12-31),

Title: The Innovations of Patrick J Garavan

Introduction

Patrick J Garavan is a notable inventor based in Limerick, Ireland. He has made significant contributions to the field of electronics, particularly in the development of circuits that enhance performance and accuracy. With a total of 8 patents to his name, Garavan's work has had a lasting impact on the industry.

Latest Patents

One of Garavan's latest patents is the "Switched capacitor bandgap reference circuit." This innovative circuit is designed to compensate for the inherent parasitic capacitance found in switched capacitor circuits. By shielding the parasitic capacitance to a common node and connecting this shield to a voltage source that tracks the voltage change at the input to an amplifier, the invention provides a bootstrapping effect. This effect minimizes the impact of parasitic capacitance, enhancing circuit performance. Another significant patent is the "Method and circuit for the provision of accurately scaled currents." This temperature sensor circuit is designed to indicate the temperature on a chip. It includes a bandgap temperature sensor that is sequentially driven by multiple current sources, which are shuffled to minimize matching issues.

Career Highlights

Garavan is currently employed at Analog Devices, Inc., a company renowned for its innovative solutions in the field of analog, mixed-signal, and digital signal processing. His work at Analog Devices has allowed him to further develop his expertise and contribute to cutting-edge technologies.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Garavan has collaborated with talented individuals such as Martin Gerard Cotter and Eanonn Byrne. These collaborations have fostered an environment of innovation and creativity, leading to the development of groundbreaking technologies.

Conclusion

Patrick J Garavan is a distinguished inventor whose contributions to electronics have significantly advanced the field. His innovative patents and collaborations reflect his commitment to excellence and innovation.

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