Bi-directional voltage translator
US7098693B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 31, 2004 |
| Grant date | Aug 29, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 28, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03K19/01843
- WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A bi-directional voltage translator is disclosed. The bi-directional voltage translator includes a step-up voltage translator for converting signals of a first voltage level to signals of a second voltage level, and a step-down voltage translator for converting signals of the second voltage level to signals of the first voltage level. The step-up voltage translator includes a first source sense circuit, a first block feedback circuit and a first output driver circuit. The step-down voltage translator includes a second source sense circuit, a second block feedback circuit and a second output driver circuit.
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