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Power sequence protection for a level shifter

US6785107B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 22, 2001
Grant dateAug 31, 2004
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Expiry dateDec 20, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03K19/003
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of power sequence protection for a level shifter is disclosed that includes the steps of placing the level shifter in a pre-selected state if an input voltage supply is not powered on when an output voltage supply is powered on and releasing the level shifter from the pre-selected state to follow transitions of an input signal when the input voltage supply is powered on.

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