Multi-deck circuits with common rails
US11429129B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 13, 2020 |
| Grant date | Aug 30, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 7, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03K19/0013
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A multi-deck circuit arrangement including a first deck circuit having a negative supply terminal and a second deck having a positive supply terminal connected to the negative supply terminal. A single power supply provides a voltage across both the first and second decks. The total power consumption will be less than the prior art of having both deck circuits conventionally regulated. The supply rail connecting the second deck's positive supply terminal to the first deck's negative supply terminal may be regulated. In one embodiment, the rail voltage can be controlled to optimize deck circuit operation for speed and power and to avoid level shifters when interfacing to other circuits.
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