Schmitt trigger with current assistance circuit
US11901900B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 17, 2022 |
| Grant date | Feb 13, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 17, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03K3/3565
- WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An integrated circuit includes an input pad and a Schmitt trigger coupled to the input pad. The Schmitt trigger includes a main PMOS branch that charges an intermediate node of the Schmitt trigger responsive to voltage transitions at the input node. The Schmitt trigger includes a charging assistance circuit that helps to rapidly charge the intermediate node of the Schmitt trigger. The charging assistance circuit includes a parallel PMOS branch in parallel with the main PMOS branch.
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