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Systems and methods for providing high voltage to memory devices

US8750051B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 29, 2011
Grant dateJun 10, 2014
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Expiry dateMay 17, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03K19/0185
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Apparatus, systems, and methods for providing high voltage to memory devices are provided. One apparatus includes a low voltage input and a two-rail level shifting. The two-rail level shifting is configured to increase the low voltage or to decrease the low voltage to an amount that is less than or equal to a ground potential based on the amount of the low voltage. A system includes a low voltage input for receiving a voltage and a two-rail level shifting coupled to the low voltage input. The two-rail level shifting is configured to increase the voltage to a positive voltage if the voltage is equal to a ground potential and decrease the voltage to a negative voltage if the voltage is greater than the ground potential. One method includes receiving a voltage, modifying the voltage to generate one of a plurality of output voltages, and providing the output voltage to a memory device.

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