Generating a full rail signal
US7977997B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 30, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jul 12, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 9, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03K5/151
- WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Apparatus, systems, and methods are disclosed, such as those that comprise a center-swing signal generator that includes a push-pull center-swing driver coupled to a common-mode pre-emphasis module, the center-swing signal generator to receive a low swing current mode logic (CML) signal and output a center-swing signal, and a full-swing cross-coupled inverter coupled to the center-swing signal generator, the full-swing cross-coupled inverter to receive the center-swing signal and output a full-rail single-ended swing signal. Additional apparatus, systems, and methods are disclosed.
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