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Voltage mode driver with current booster (VMDCB)
US9083262B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9083262-B2 |
| Application number | US-201313919012-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Jun 17, 2013 |
| Priority date | Feb 29, 2012 |
| Publication date | Jul 14, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jul 14, 2015 |
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A voltage mode driver circuit able to achieve a larger voltage output swing than its supply voltage. The voltage mode driver circuit is supplemented by a current source or “current booster.” The circuit includes a first inverter, a second inverter, and a current source. The first inverter receives a first input and outputs a signal at a node. The second inverter receives a second input signal and outputs an inverted second input signal at the same node. The current source provides current to the node via a first switch, the first switch receiving an input at a first input where the voltage output swing at the node is larger than a power supply voltage applied to the current source.
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We claim: 1. A voltage mode driver circuit, comprising: a first inverter configured to receive a first input signal at a first input node, invert the first input signal, and output an inverted first input signal at a positive output node; a second inverter configured to receive a second input signal, invert the second input signal and output an inverted second input signal at the positive output node; a first current source configured to provide current to the positive output…
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Electricity · mapped topic
Electricity · mapped topic
Electricity · mapped topic
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Electricity · mapped topic
Electricity · mapped topic
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- What does patent US9083262B2 cover?
- A voltage mode driver circuit able to achieve a larger voltage output swing than its supply voltage. The voltage mode driver circuit is supplemented by a current source or “current booster.” The circuit includes a first inverter, a second inverter, and a current source. The first inverter receives a first input and outputs a signal at a node. The second inverter receives a second input signal a…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Taiwan Semiconductor Mfg Co Ltd
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification H03K19/017509. Mapped technology areas include Electricity.
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- Publication date Tue Jul 14 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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