High-efficiency mixed voltage/current mode output driver
US6812733B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 2, 2002 |
| Grant date | Nov 2, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 30, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L25/0276
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Circuits and devices for an efficient, mixed voltage/current mode output driver. An output driver circuit includes a series terminated voltage mode driver circuit parallel with a current mode driver circuit. The output driver allows for a highly efficient driver but with an easily controllable output. It can be used for driving single ended or doubly terminated transmission lines.
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