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Programmable logic device with selectable schmitt-triggered and threshold-triggered buffers

US6163166A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 26, 1999
Grant dateDec 19, 2000
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Expiry dateMay 26, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03K19/1778
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A programmable logic device has buffers that may be selectively programmed for Schmitt-triggered and threshold-triggered operation. The programmable Schmitt-triggered buffers are connected to circuit nodes that are sensitive to noisy environments. The programmable threshold-triggered buffers are connected to circuit nodes that have critical timing requirements.

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