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Input receiver circuit having single-to-differential amplifier, and semiconductor device including the same

US9030262B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 15, 2013
Grant dateMay 12, 2015
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Expiry dateMay 7, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03F2203/45702
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An input receiver circuit including a single-to-differential amplifier and a semiconductor device including the input receiver circuit are disclosed. The input receiver circuit includes a first stage amplifier unit and a second stage amplifier unit. The first stage amplifier unit amplifies a single input signal in a single-to-differential mode to generate a differential output signal, without using a reference voltage. The second stage amplifier unit amplifies the differential output signal in a differential-to-single mode to generate a single output signal.

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