Strength-adjustable driver
US9628082B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 1, 2014 |
| Grant date | Apr 18, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 1, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03K19/018585
- WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus includes a plurality of adjustable driver circuits having output nodes coupled to a signal line. Each adjustable driver circuit is configured to drive the signal line with a portion of a total drive strength indicated by a value of a binary control signal. The apparatus also includes a delay circuit configured to delay the binary control signal provided to each adjustable driver circuit by a respective time period unique to the adjustable driver circuit.
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