High-impedance level-shifting amplifier capable of handling input signals with a voltage magnitude that exceeds a supply voltage
US7511572B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 6, 2008 |
| Grant date | Mar 31, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 6, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03F2203/5031
- WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A level-shifting amplifier is provided for level-shifting an input signal with a voltage magnitude that exceeds a supply voltage of the amplifier. In operation, the amplifier has an input impedance of greater than 100 MOhms.
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