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Low leakage retention register tray

US8975934B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 6, 2013
Grant dateMar 10, 2015
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Expiry dateMar 6, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03K19/0016
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A particular method includes receiving a retention signal. In response to receiving the retention signal, the method includes retaining state information in a non-volatile stage of a retention register and reducing power to a volatile stage of the retention register. The non-volatile stage may be powered by an external voltage source. The volatile stage may be powered by an internal voltage source.

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