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Low clock power data-gated flip-flop

US9966953B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 2, 2016
Grant dateMay 8, 2018
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Expiry dateJun 2, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03K19/21
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A low clock power data-gated flip-flop is provided. The data-gated flip-flop includes an exclusive OR component including a first exclusive OR input, a second exclusive OR input, and a first exclusive OR output. The first exclusive OR input is configured to receive a data input to the data-gated flip-flop. The data-gated flip-flop includes a first latch including a first latch data input and a first latch reset input, the first exclusive OR output being coupled to the first latch data input and the first latch reset input. The data-gated flip-flop includes a second latch having a data output, the data output coupled to the second exclusive OR input.

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