Operational amplifier module and method for enhancing driving capability of operational amplifier circuit

US8937510B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-8937510-B2
Application numberUS-201213727622-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateDec 27, 2012
Priority dateSep 25, 2012
Publication dateJan 20, 2015
Grant dateJan 20, 2015

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An operational amplifier module including an operational amplifier circuit and a comparator circuit is provided. The operational amplifier circuit includes an input stage circuit and an output stage circuit. The input stage circuit receives an input signal. The output stage circuit is coupled to the input stage circuit for enhancing the driving capability of the input signal. The comparator circuit is coupled to the output stage circuit for receiving the input signal. The comparator circuit determines whether the input signal changes so as to output an enable control signal to the output stage circuit to enhance the driving capability of the operational amplifier circuit. Furthermore, a method for enhancing the driving capability of the foregoing operational amplifier circuit is also provided.

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What is claimed is: 1. An operational amplifier module, comprising: an operational amplifier circuit, comprising: an input stage circuit, configured to receive an input signal in analog format; and an output stage circuit, coupled to the input stage circuit and configured to enhance driving capability of the input signal in analog format; and a comparator circuit, coupled to the output stage circuit and configured to receive an input signal in digital format and determine w…

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What does patent US8937510B2 cover?
An operational amplifier module including an operational amplifier circuit and a comparator circuit is provided. The operational amplifier circuit includes an input stage circuit and an output stage circuit. The input stage circuit receives an input signal. The output stage circuit is coupled to the input stage circuit for enhancing the driving capability of the input signal. The comparator cir…
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Novatek Microelectronics Corp
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification H03F3/45183. Mapped technology areas include Electricity.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Jan 20 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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