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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 10, 2012
Filed:
Aug. 18, 2010
Ying Tian LI, Singapore, SG;
Sakti P. Rana, Singapore, SG;
Kuong Hoo, Legal Representative, New Tech Park, SG;
Ying Tian Li, Singapore, SG;
Sakti P. Rana, Singapore, SG;
Kuong Hoo, legal representative, New Tech Park, SG;
Marvell International Ltd., Hamilton, BM;
Abstract
A linear regulator and methods of regulation are provided. In one implementation, a linear regulator is provided. The linear regulator can receive an input voltage, generate an internal bias voltage in response to the received input voltage. The linear regulator can determine if the input voltage meets one or more first criteria and second criteria, and adjust an output voltage based on the internal bias voltage if the input voltage meets the one or more first criteria. The linear regulator also can supply the input voltage directly to the load if the input voltage meets the one or more second criteria. In some implementations, the linear regulator can generate an internal bias voltage that is clamped within a desired operating range if the input voltage meets the one or more first criteria, and adjusts one or more electronic circuits using the internal bias voltage to provide the adjusted output voltage.