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Systems and methods for common mode level shifting

US9246477B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 27, 2014
Grant dateJan 26, 2016
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Expiry dateMay 3, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03F2203/45084
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A common mode voltage level shifting circuit including: input nodes configured to receive a differential signal with a first common mode voltage, a pair of shunt capacitors coupled between the input nodes and a corresponding pair of output nodes, a threshold voltage circuit, including the output nodes, coupled to the differential signal though the shunt capacitors, the threshold voltage circuit configured to provide a second common mode voltage for the differential signal at the output nodes, and current sources that are controlled according to a level of the first common mode voltage, the current sources coupled to the output nodes to effect the second common mode voltage.

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