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Low current wide VREF range input buffer

US7236019B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 6, 2004
Grant dateJun 26, 2007
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Expiry dateDec 6, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03K19/018528
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A low-current input buffer is disclosed. The buffer uses self-biased N and P channel differential pairs with their outputs tied together. The self-biasing assists in reducing current consumption. The combination of N and P-channel differential pairs results in symmetry across a wide range of reference and supply voltages.

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