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Cursed circuits: charge pump voltage halver

The article discusses a circuit known as a charge pump voltage halver, which appears deceptively simple but operates in a counterintuitive manner. It explains how this seemingly basic circuit can halve voltage through clever switching and capacitor charging.

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