Low distortion level shifter
US5903142A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 27, 1997 |
| Grant date | May 11, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 27, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03K19/018521
- WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A circuit for generating an output signal in response to an input signal that propagates over devices operating at various supply voltages. The circuit generally comprises a first device operating in a first voltage, a second device operating in a second voltage and a clamp device coupled to each of the first and second devices. The clamp device generally operates at the second supply voltage, which may cause the output signal to be propagated through the circuit with a minimum distortion.
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