Integrated circuit with multi-functional parameter setting and multi-functional parameter setting method thereof

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PATENT NO 9104213
APP PUB NO 20140218004A1
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13798147

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An integrated circuit with multi-functional parameter setting and a multi-functional parameter setting method thereof are provided. The multi-functional parameter setting method includes the following steps: providing the integrated circuit, wherein the integrated circuit includes a multi-functional pin and a switch unit, wherein the multi-functional pin is coupled to an external setting unit, and the switch unit includes an operational amplifier; sensing a programmable reference voltage of the external setting unit through one operation of the switch unit and executing a first function setting according to the programmable reference voltage; and sensing a programmable reference current related to the external setting unit through another operation of the switch unit and executing a second function setting according to the programmable reference current, wherein a value of the programmable reference current is related to the programmable reference voltage.

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UPI SEMICONDUCTOR CORP9F -1 NO 5 TAIYUAN 1ST ST ZHUBEI CITY HSINCHU COUNTY 302

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Chen, Wei-Ling Hsinchu County, TW 29 58
Cheng, Hung-Hsuan Hsinchu County, TW 10 15

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