Power supply detecting input receiver circuit and method
US6970032B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 24, 2004 |
| Grant date | Nov 29, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 24, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03K17/223
- WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A power supply detecting input receiver circuit (300) can include a multiplexing capability that can select one of at least two power supplies during a non-critical timing period. Such selection of a power supply can reduce both the standby and the active current of input receiver circuit (300). In one arrangement, an input receiver circuit (300) can include a comparator (310), a latch (316), and a select circuit (304). A latch (316) can be enabled to indicate a selection of a supply upon a circuit power-up, as but one example. A method is disclosed that includes comparing at least two supply voltages, setting a latch to indicate a selected supply, and providing the selected supply to an input receiver. The receiver output signal may be voltage-translated to a suitable internal supply level.
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