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Method and system for implementing a PLL using high-voltage switches and regulators

US8009785B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 4, 2007
Grant dateAug 30, 2011
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Expiry dateJun 29, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04B1/0475
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus in an integrated circuit radio transceiver are operable to apply a modified control signal to drive logic that includes a plurality of first devices having a first threshold voltage and a first gate oxide thickness that are both greater than a second threshold voltage and a second gate oxide thickness for a greater second plurality of devices within the integrated circuit radio transceiver. The transceiver therefore generates a first control signal having a first magnitude operable to drive logic that includes a plurality of devices having a second threshold voltage and applies the first control signal to a level shifter to produce the modified control signal.

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