Apparatus and method for power efficient line driver

Details Apparatus and method for power efficient line driver Apparatus and method for power efficient line driver

2005-11-29

2005-11-29

Tan, Vibol (Department: 2819)

Electronic digital logic circuitry

Signal sensitivity or transmission integrity

Bus or line termination

C326S086000, C326S021000, C326S083000, C326S090000, C327S108000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06970010

ABSTRACT:
A method is described that involves driving a first current through a line and a termination resistance so that a logical value on the line changes from a first logical value to a second logical value. The method also includes holding the second logical value on the line by driving a second current through the line and the termination resistance where the second current less than the first current. An apparatus is described that includes a driver that drives a first current through a line and a termination resistance so that a logical value on the line changes from a first logical value to a second logical value. The driver holds the second logical value on the line by driving a second current through the line and the termination resistance. The second current is less than said first current.

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