Area efficient flip-flop with improved scan hold-margin
US10033359B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 23, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jul 24, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 23, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03K3/35625
- WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and an apparatus for wireless communication are provided. The apparatus having a first latch having a first latch input and first latch output and a second latch having a second latch input, a second latch scan output, and a second latch data output. The second latch input is coupled to the first latch output. The apparatus further includes a selection component configured to select between a data input and a scan input based on a shift input. The selection component is coupled to the first latch input. The selection component includes a first NAND-gate, a second NAND-gate, and an OR-gate.
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