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Method and apparatus for maximizing an amplitude of an output signal of a differential multiplexer

US6720818B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 8, 2002
Grant dateApr 13, 2004
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Expiry dateNov 8, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03K2217/0036
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An amplitude of a differential output signal at a differential multiplexer is maximized by presenting, in response to a differential selection signal, a high impedance to each output port of each differential transistor of a non-selected differential transistor pair. A differential input signal is received at each differential transistor pair. Each transistor of each differential transistor pair is connected to a current source through an independent selection transistor. In response to the differential selection signal, each of the selection transistors is placed in an off state resulting in a high impedance between the output ports of the transistors of the non-selected differential transistor pair.

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