Electronic digital logic circuitry – Interface – Current driving
Reexamination Certificate
2007-11-13
2007-11-13
Chang, Daniel (Department: 2819)
Electronic digital logic circuitry
Interface
Current driving
C326S023000, C326S027000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11005762
ABSTRACT:
A circuit for assisting signal transitions on a wire, and a method thereof. The circuit includes a first subcircuit that causes a first transistor that is coupled to the circuit's output to turn on during a rising transition and then turn off. The first transistor drives the output to a high state to assist in the rising transition. The circuit also includes a second subcircuit that causes a second transistor that is coupled to the circuit's output to turn on during a falling transition and then turn off. The second transistor drives the output to a low state to assist in the falling transition.
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Kowalczyk Andre
Masleid Robert Paul
Chang Daniel
Transmeta Corporation
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