Electronic digital logic circuitry – Interface – Current driving
Patent
1997-06-25
2000-05-09
Santamauro, Jon
Electronic digital logic circuitry
Interface
Current driving
326 30, 326 95, 326 82, H03K 17985
Patent
active
060609079
ABSTRACT:
An impedance control circuit is provided which controls the output impedance of drivers which are coupled to the impedance control circuit. Accordingly, a desired driver output impedance can advantageously be established and maintained over a wide range of variations in operating conditions and manufacturing processes. Thereby shortening the signal settling time and increasing the attainable signaling frequency.
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Starr Jonathan E.
Taylor Alexander D.
Vishwanthaiah Sai V.
Le Don Phu
Santamauro Jon
Sun Microsystems Inc.
Terrille Stephen A.
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