Current mode logic circuit with output common mode voltage and impedance control
US6518797B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 29, 2000 |
| Grant date | Feb 11, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 29, 2020 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03K19/086
- WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In a current mode logic (CML) circuit, a high impedance state is implemented at the output for a bi-directional buffer. The output common mode voltage can be adjusted at the same time, which is particularly useful for a CML off-chip driver.
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