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Low voltage level shifter for integrated circuit

US11038495B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 2, 2020
Grant dateJun 15, 2021
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Expiry dateApr 2, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03K19/185
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An improved level shifter is disclosed. The level shifter is able to achieve a switching time below 1 ns using a relatively low voltage for VDDL, such as 0.75 V. The improved level shifter comprises a coupling stage and a level-switching stage. A related method of level shifting is also disclosed.

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