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Offset nulling for decreasing offset between currents in a differential signaling system

US7825714B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 12, 2008
Grant dateNov 2, 2010
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Expiry dateJun 12, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03K19/00361
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Systems and methods for nulling offsets in differential signaling systems are described. A first circuit may be configured to sense the difference between a first differential current and a second differential current and provide a sense signal to an adjustment circuit. The adjustment circuit may be configured to generate a correction signal based on the sense signal, where the correction signal is combined with the first differential current to reduce the offset between the first differential current and the second differential current. Alternately, the correction signal may be combined with the first and second differential currents to reduce the offset. The process may be repeated until the corrected first differential current and the second differential current are within a desired tolerance.

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