Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Capacitive sensor with ratiometric voltage references
- Patent Title (中): 具有比例电压参考的电容式传感器
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Application No.: US11880963Application Date: 2007-07-24
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Publication No.: US07667468B1Publication Date: 2010-02-23
- Inventor: Erik Anderson
- Applicant: Erik Anderson
- Applicant Address: US CA San Jose
- Assignee: Cypress Semiconductor Corporation
- Current Assignee: Cypress Semiconductor Corporation
- Current Assignee Address: US CA San Jose
- Main IPC: G01R27/26
- IPC: G01R27/26

Abstract:
A capacitive sensor with ratiometric voltage references includes a voltage source, a charge transfer switch, an integrating capacitor, and a comparator. The voltage source is configured to generate a first voltage reference and a second voltage reference in response to a supply voltage, where the first voltage reference changes proportionally to the second voltage reference in response to a change in the supply voltage. The charge transfer switch is coupled to the integrating capacitor to distribute charge between a sensing capacitor and the integrating capacitor, where the charge is accumulated in response to the first voltage reference. The comparator is coupled to the second voltage reference and the integrating capacitor to compare a voltage on the integrating capacitor against the second voltage reference.
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