Method and apparatus for reducing crowbar current
US8928366B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 16, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jan 6, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 14, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03K17/165
- WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Techniques for reducing crowbar current are disclosed. In one embodiment, a circuit for reducing crowbar current comprises an inverter having an input and an output, a first switch coupled between the inverter and a first power supply rail, and a second switch coupled between the inverter and a second power supply rail. The circuit also comprises a feedback circuit coupled to the output of the inverter, wherein the feedback circuit is configured to turn off the first switch when the output of the inverter is in a low output state, and to turn off the second switch when the output of the inverter is in a high output state.
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