Level converter and a method for converting level values in vehicle control devices
US10848157B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 12, 2018 |
| Grant date | Nov 24, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 12, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03K5/003
- WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A level converter for a vehicle control device, including: a first voltage terminal; a second voltage terminal; at least one output terminal; an input terminal; a first switch for switching a first current path between the first voltage terminal and the at least one output terminal or one of the output terminals; and a second switch for switching a second current path between the second voltage terminal and the at least one output terminal or another of the output terminals; the first and second switches being switchable in response to different levels at the input terminal so that when a first level is present at the input terminal, the first switch is closed and the second switch is open, and so that when a second level is present, the first switch is open and the second switch is closed. Also described is a related control device, utility vehicle and method.
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