Start up circuits and bias generators

摘要

A start-up circuit applies a start-up current to a current generator. The start-up circuit includes an application circuit for applying the start-up current to the current generator and an ensuring circuit ensuring that the current generator is in a predetermined stable state before the start-up current is applied thereto. The ensuring circuit prevents a flow of current in the current generator prior to application of the start-up current so that the stable state is one in which current is not conducting.