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Common mode voltage level shifting and locking circuit

US10972079B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 19, 2019
Grant dateApr 6, 2021
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Expiry dateDec 19, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03K5/003
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A common mode voltage level shifting and locking circuit is provided. The common mode voltage level shifting and locking circuit includes an operational amplifier, a source follower, a first feedback circuit, and a second feedback circuit. The operational amplifier generates a first common mode voltage. The source follower shifts the first common mode voltage to generate a second common mode voltage. The first feedback circuit generates a first control signal according to the second common mode voltage. The operational amplifier adjusts the first common mode voltage according to the first control signal. The second feedback circuit generates a second control signal according to an external reference voltage provided by a next stage circuit. The source follower adjusts the second common mode voltage according to the second control signal such that the next stage circuit reaches a maximum input common mode range.

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