Low-to-high voltage conversion method and system

Details Low-to-high voltage conversion method and system Low-to-high voltage conversion method and system

2005-01-11

2005-01-11

Tan, Vibol (Department: 2819)

Electronic digital logic circuitry

Clocking or synchronizing of logic stages or gates

Field-effect transistor

C326S095000, C326S081000, C326S063000, C326S068000

Reexamination Certificate

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06842046

ABSTRACT:
A system and method, for converting a voltage input from a low voltage source to a voltage output at a high voltage source using a domino logic circuit design. An embodiment provides a low to high voltage conversion system. The system includes: a pull-up transistor coupled to a high voltage source for charging a node, when a precharge signal is received; a low voltage source used for setting an input voltage; a pull-down network for discharging the node depending, at least in part, on the input voltage; and an output voltage determined from the node.

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