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Apparatus and method for generating a constant logical value in an integrated circuit

US7741879B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 22, 2007
Grant dateJun 22, 2010
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Expiry dateFeb 22, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03K19/20
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus for generating a constant logical value in an integrated circuit includes a first logic network having n outputs, the n outputs providing 2n possible output combinations, where the n outputs assume a state that is a subset of the 2n possible output combinations and a second logic network configured to generate at least one constant logic signal when the n outputs assume any state that is part of the subset of the 2n possible output combinations.

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