Electronic digital logic circuitry – Interface – Current driving
Reexamination Certificate
2008-07-01
2008-07-01
Le, Don (Department: 2819)
Electronic digital logic circuitry
Interface
Current driving
C326S081000, C326S068000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07394293
ABSTRACT:
Output driver circuits and related methods. In one example, the output driver circuit includes a translator for converting the single ended data input signal into a pair of signals; a set of output transistors selectively controlled by the pair of signals; a cascode current source for providing a substantially constant current to the set of output transistors when the output transistors are active; and a dump path in parallel with the set of output transistors. A circuit portion for pre-charging the pair of signals to a pre-charged voltage between VCC and ground may also be provided.
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Berzins Matthew
Cornell Charles
Prather Stephen M.
Waldrip Jeffrey
Cypress Semiconductor Corp.
Le Don
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