Self-terminated driver to prevent signal reflections of transmissions between electronic devices
US6369605B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 18, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 9, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 18, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03K19/018585
- WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An output driver circuit within an electronic device to provide a configurable driver circuit. When placed in a first mode of operation, the driver circuit drives an output signal. When placed in a second mode of operation, the driver circuit provides impedance matching to prevent signal reflection.
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