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Output buffer circuit and method with self-adaptive driving capability

US7548098B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

STMicroelectronics SA

Inventors

Ignazio Martines · San Gregorio di Catania, IT
Michele La Placa · Gibilmanna, IT

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 13, 2007
Grant date	Jun 16, 2009
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 10, 2027

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG11C2207/2254
WIPO fieldComputer technology
WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An output buffer for providing a buffered current to a circuit load includes a plurality of operative stages, each one for generating a component of the buffered current and an enabling circuit for selectively enabling each operative stage. The output buffer further comprises at least one auxiliary stage and control means for measuring a control current that can be delivered by the at least one auxiliary stage and for activating the enabling means according to the measured control current.

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