Title :
A cost effective smart power approach with NMOS based blocks in standard CMOS technology
Author :
Finco, S. ; Tavares, P. ; Santos, P. ; Casimiro, A.P. ; Behrens, F. ; Lança, M. ; Simas, M.I.C.
Author_Institution :
Fundacao Centro Tecnologico para a Inf., Rodovia, Brazil
Abstract :
This paper presents an NMOS based switching cell and a library of circuits for smart power ICs, implemented using low cost, standard CMOS technologies. These circuits include: level shifter interface, clamper, charge-pump, and bootstrap. Experimental results on prototypes verify the performance of the proposed circuits. This approach is highly suitable for cost effective smart power ICs
Keywords :
CMOS integrated circuits; application specific integrated circuits; power integrated circuits; switching circuits; ASIC; NMOS based blocks; NMOS based switching cell; bootstrap circuit; charge-pump circuit; clamper circuit; cost effective smart power approach; level shifter interface; standard CMOS technology; Automobiles; CMOS technology; Costs; Low voltage; MOS devices; Medical robotics; Power control; Power integrated circuits; Protection; Service robots;
Conference_Titel :
Electronics, Circuits and Systems, 1998 IEEE International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Lisboa
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-5008-1
DOI :
10.1109/ICECS.1998.814849
