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Low supply voltage logic circuit

US8803551B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 30, 2012
Grant dateAug 12, 2014
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Expiry dateAug 15, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03K3/0315
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A low supply voltage logic circuit includes a first current source operable to generate a first current dependent on a first control signal and to generate a first leakage current. A second current source is operable to generate a second current dependent on a second control signal and to generate a second leakage current. A third current source has a third current path between the output terminal and the first supply voltage terminal and is operable to generate a third current through the third current path to compensate for the second leakage current. A fourth current source has a fourth current path between the output terminal and the second supply voltage terminal and is operable to generate a fourth current through the fourth current path to compensate for the first leakage current.

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