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Variable impedance output driver

US7084662B1 · kind B1 · utility

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21Claims
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Filing dateFeb 6, 2004
Grant dateAug 1, 2006
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Expiry dateMar 24, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03K19/0005
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A variable impedance output driver has been disclosed. One embodiment of the variable impedance output driver includes a first pull-up structure, a pull-down structure, and a comparator, coupled to the first pull-up structure and the pull-down structure, to calibrate the first pull-up structure and the pull-down structure against a reference impedance. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

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