Passage structures for use in low-voltage applications

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2006-10-10

2006-10-10

Tran, Anh Q. (Department: 2819)

Electronic digital logic circuitry

Multifunctional or programmable

Array

C326S038000, C326S047000, C326S101000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07119574

ABSTRACT:
Enhanced passgate structures for use in low-voltage systems are presented in which the influence of Vton the range of signals passed by single-transistor passgates is reduced. In one arrangement, the VGATE−Vtlimit for signals propagated through NMOS passgates is raised by applying a higher VGATE; in another arrangement, the Vtis lowered. The use of CMOS passgates in applications where single-transistor passgates have traditionally been used is also presented.

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