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Level-shifting interface for a processor-based device

US8618844B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 24, 2012
Grant dateDec 31, 2013
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Expiry dateMar 22, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03K19/017509
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus includes an integrated circuit, which includes an input terminal, a second terminal to communicate with circuitry external to the integrated circuit, a multiplexer, a level shifter and a processor. The multiplexer is adapted to selectively couple the input terminal, the level shifter and the second output terminal together.

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