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High-speed wide-band low-power level shifter for high-speed applications

US12028071B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 8, 2022
Grant dateJul 2, 2024
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Expiry dateNov 8, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L25/03878
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Embodiments of level shifters are disclosed. In an embodiment, a level shifter includes a transistor connected between an input terminal of the level shifter and an output terminal of the level shifter, a first resistor connected between a first terminal of the transistor and one of the input terminal of the level shifter and the output terminal of the level shifter, a capacitor connected between the input terminal of the level shifter and the output terminal of the level shifter, a current source connected between the output terminal of the level shifter and a fixed voltage, and a resistor divider connected between the first resistor and the output terminal of the level shifter.

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