Voltage level shifter circuit, system, and method for wide supply voltage applications
US9748957B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 31, 2014 |
| Grant date | Aug 29, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 2, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03K3/356165
- WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A level shifter circuit is configured to receive first and second complementary input signals. Each of the first and second complementary input signals have a value of either a first supply voltage or a first reference voltage. The level shifter further includes a strong latch circuit operable in response to the first and second complementary input signals to drive one of first and second output signals to a second supply voltage and includes a weak latch circuit operable to drive the other of the first and second output signals to a second reference voltage.
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