Apparatuses and method for shifting a voltage level
US8860488B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 6, 2013 |
| Grant date | Oct 14, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 6, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03K3/356139
- WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Apparatuses and methods, such as those for shifting a voltage level are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a level shifter configured to provide output signals based on a logical value of an input signal, where the level shifter is precharged to a precharge voltage prior to providing the output signals. An example method includes precharging an output node of a level shifter to a precharge voltage responsive to a precharge signal via a precharge circuit. A transition of the input signal from a first logical value to a second logical value is received at the level shifter and an output signal is provided at the output node based on the second logical value of the input signal.
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