Method and circuit for driving a gate of a MOS transistor...

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2007-05-29

2007-05-29

Callahan, Timothy P. (Department: 2816)

Miscellaneous active electrical nonlinear devices, circuits, and

Gating

Utilizing three or more electrode solid-state device

C327S108000, C327S535000, C326S082000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11073722

ABSTRACT:
A method and circuit for driving the gate of a MOS transistor having a negative or low threshold voltage negative, in which the driving circuit is formed on a single chip. A negative voltage is generated from a positive voltage to drive the gate of the MOS transistor negative. The MOS transistor may be a native NMOS transistor, and the negative voltage is generated for increasing source-drain impedance of the native NMOS transistor. On the other hand, the MOS transistor may be a PMOS transistor, and the negative voltage is generated for reducing source-drain impedance of the PMOS transistor. The MOS transistor can be used as an open-drain switch or a source follower.

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