Bi-directional buffer for open-drain or open-collector bus
US7737727B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 1, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jun 15, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 1, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03K19/018521
- WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Provided herein are bi-directional buffers, and methods for providing bi-directional buffering. In an embodiment, a bi-directional buffer includes a differential input/differential output amplifier that includes a first input/output node and a second/input output node. The differential input/differential output amplifier is configurable in a first configuration and a second configuration. When in the first configuration, the second input/output node follows the first input/output node. When in the second configuration, the first input/output node follows the second input/output node.
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