摘要 |
A charge pump circuit is configured for continuous control of the output of the charge pump circuit through continuous use of at least one charge pump capacitor coupled with a servo amplifier. During and between both phases of operation of the charge pump circuit, the output current from the servo amplifier can be set equal to the load current through a continuous path. This servo amplifier configuration facilitates the continuous regulation of the load current, during both phases of operation, as well as in between the phases, and as a result no load current is drawn from the output capacitor, thus requiring no recharge of the output capacitor. In addition, an exemplary charge pump circuit can be configured with level-shifting capabilities, the ability to facilitate the use of lower voltage processes, and the ability to provide a large DC open loop gain and high stability. In addition, an exemplary charge pump circuit can be configured with capabilities for buck/boost operation.
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