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PAM-4 data slicer having symmetrical offset

US7283596B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 8, 2003
Grant dateOct 16, 2007
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Expiry dateJun 29, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03K5/08
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A PAM-4 data slicer includes first, second, and third comparators which provide first, second, and third thresholds, respectively. Each of the comparators has an offset. The first and third comparators have an offset generating arrangement at their outputs to provide the first and third comparator circuits with symmetrical offsets.

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