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Three state select circuit for use in a data processing system or the like

US4636990A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 31, 1985
Grant dateJan 13, 1987
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Expiry dateMay 31, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03K19/0826
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An improved cascode current switch circuit particularly adapted for use in a data system or the like. The circuit provides a binary output, or an inhibit output under the control of a select/deselect input. The circuit includes interconnected upper and lower current switch circuits and is characterized by power reduction circuit means interconnecting the upper and lower current switches.

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