Configurable buffer for an integrated circuit
US9491394B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 16, 2014 |
| Grant date | Nov 8, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 9, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/42607
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In one embodiment, an internal buffer may be provided within an integrated circuit (IC) to convert a signal to an output current to be output via a pin of the IC, under control of a switch which can be controlled based on a configuration setting of the IC, and may selectively directly couple the signal to the pin when the IC is coupled to an external driver circuit.
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