Texas Instruments Incorporated
METHODS AND APPARATUS TO IMPROVE DETECTION OF CAPACITORS IMPLEMENTED FOR REGULATORS

Abstract:

An apparatus includes a resistor having a resistor terminal. The apparatus includes a capacitor coupled to the resistor terminal. The apparatus includes a transistor having a current terminal and a gate. The gate is coupled to the resistor terminal and coupled to the capacitor. The apparatus includes a comparator having a comparator input and a comparator output. The comparator input is coupled to the current terminal. The apparatus includes a latch having a latch input coupled to the comparator output.