Driver circuit that limits the voltage of a wave front...

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2008-06-17

2008-06-17

Barnie, Rexford (Department: 2819)

Electronic digital logic circuitry

Interface

Current driving

C326S031000

Reexamination Certificate

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07388404

ABSTRACT:
A driver circuit limits the magnitude of the initial wave front launched onto a transmission line to a voltage that is approximately one-half of the supply voltage. Thus, immediately after the initial wave front is reflected from an open circuit receiver, a voltage at the receiver is approximately equal to the supply voltage when a rising voltage is launched, and ground when a falling voltage is launched.

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