Input buffer means for high voltage operation
US6320416A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 12, 1999 |
| Grant date | Nov 20, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 12, 2019 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03K17/102
- WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An input buffer capable of high voltage operation includes a transmission gate connected to a boosting voltage source. The input buffer can be used to maintain the processing speed and noise margin of a digital circuit even through the input voltage thereof is excessively high. Moreover, the input buffer can be used in an address latch or inverter-type circuit.
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