Electronic digital logic circuitry – Interface – Supply voltage level shifting
Reexamination Certificate
2005-08-16
2005-08-16
Cho, James H. (Department: 2819)
Electronic digital logic circuitry
Interface
Supply voltage level shifting
C326S063000, C326S033000, C327S077000, C330S069000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06930515
ABSTRACT:
Level shifting and amplified level shifting circuit topologies are provided that include two or more level shifting or amplified level shifting circuits. The level shifting circuits receive a variable and fixed input and generate a variable and fixed output that are level shifted with respect to the input signals. The amplified level shifting circuits receive a variable and fixed input and generate a variable and fixed output that are level shifted and amplified with respect to the input signals. These circuits may be utilized to form a detection circuit that detects a difference in the output signals.
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Li Guoxing
Liu Liusheng
Cho James H.
Grossman Tucker Perreault & Pfleger PLLC
O2 Micro International Limited
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