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Combined output driver

US7256625B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 28, 2004
Grant dateAug 14, 2007
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Expiry dateNov 18, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L25/0272
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A combined output driver for TMDS signals and LVDS signals. A first output driver includes a first differential unit generating a first differential according to first input signals in a first mode and a first clamping device coupled between the first node and the first differential unit to clamp potentials at two power terminals below a second power voltage. The second output driver includes a second differential unit generating a second differential signal according to second input signals in a second mode and a second clamping device to clamp potentials at two output terminals of the second differential unit below the second power voltage.

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