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BiCMOS bus interface output driver compatible with a mixed voltage system environment

US5276364A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 13, 1991
Grant dateJan 4, 1994
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Expiry dateDec 13, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03K19/09429
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A low voltage BiCMOS output driver that is operable in a mixed voltage signal environment is provided which comprises a pull-up transistor and blocking circuitry operable to block current flow from the mixed voltage signal environment through the BiCMOS output driver to its supply voltage source.

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