Circuit device and method of controlling a voltage swing
US7567096B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 23, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jul 28, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 23, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03K19/001
- WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In particular illustrative embodiments, circuit devices and methods of controlling a voltage swing are disclosed. The method includes receiving a signal at an input of a digital circuit device including a capacitive node. The method also includes selectively activating a voltage level adjustment element to regulate an electrical discharge path from the capacitive node to an electrical ground to prevent complete discharge of the capacitive node. In a particular illustrative embodiment, the received signal may be a clock signal.
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