Multipurpose pads used as digital serial and analog interface
US9438241B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 31, 2015 |
| Grant date | Sep 6, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 31, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03K19/018571
- WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An Integrated Circuit, a system, and a method are provided. The disclosed Integrated Circuit may include a plurality of pads exposing internal components of the Integrated Circuit to external circuits, a digital interface connectable to the plurality of pads, an analog interface connectable to the plurality of pads, and sensing circuitry configured to detect whether a digital circuit or an analog circuit is externally connected to the plurality of pads and based on such detection selectively connect at least one of the digital interface and analog interface to the plurality of pads.
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