US Patent:
20070241738, Oct 18, 2007
Inventors:
Dalius Baranauskas - Pacific Palisades CA, US
Denis Zelenin - Carlsbad CA, US
Pasur Sengottaiyan - Carlsbad CA, US
International Classification:
G05F 3/20
Abstract:
A start-up circuit for electronic circuits is provided. In one embodiment, the circuit uses a smaller capacitor and a current amplification means to force a larger capacitor to reach a charged state in a reduced time. The present invention is useful in any type of electronic circuit where fast start-up times are desirable. The present invention is especially useful in portable electronics, such as wireless communication devices, where minimal power consumption is desired. This Abstract is provided for the sole purpose of complying with the Abstract requirement rules that allow a reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the disclosure contained herein. This Abstract is submitted with the explicit understanding that it will not be used to interpret or to limit the scope or the meaning of the claims.