Patents by Inventor Alan K. Peterson

Alan K. Peterson has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Power on reset circuit
    Patent number: 4300065
    Abstract: A CMOS power on reset circuit is provided which operates with low power supply voltages and yet uses a minimum amount of DC power. The circuit includes a threshold detector which provides an output when the power supply voltage exceeds the transistor threshold voltage by approximately half a volt. A capacitor is connected to the positive power supply terminal to avoid having a narrow output pulse when the power supply rises at a low rate. An output buffer/inverter can be used to provide a better output pulse and to provide a desired output polarity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 1979
    Date of Patent: November 10, 1981
    Assignee: Motorola, Inc.
    Inventors: James J. Remedi, Alan K. Peterson