Low leakage retention register tray
US9178496B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 26, 2015 |
| Grant date | Nov 3, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 26, 2035 |
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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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