Circuits and methods for detecting and assisting wire transitions
US7142018B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 28, 2004 |
| Grant date | Nov 28, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 28, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03K19/01721
- WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A circuit for assisting signal transitions on a wire, and a method thereof. The circuit includes a first subcircuit that causes a first transistor that is coupled to the circuit's output to turn on during a rising transition and then turn off. The first transistor drives the output to a high state to assist in the rising transition. The circuit also includes a second subcircuit that causes a second transistor that is coupled to the circuit's output to turn on during a falling transition and then turn off. The second transistor drives the output to a low state to assist in the falling transition.
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