Reset circuitry for an integrated circuit

Details Reset circuitry for an integrated circuit Reset circuitry for an integrated circuit

2006-07-25

2006-07-25

Cunningham, Terry D. (Department: 2816)

Miscellaneous active electrical nonlinear devices, circuits, and

Signal converting, shaping, or generating

Synchronizing

C327S198000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07081780

ABSTRACT:
Reset circuitry for an integrated circuit is presented. An internal oscillator produces an oscillating signal upon power-up of the integrated circuit. The internal oscillator is not dependent on signals generated outside the integrated circuit. An electro-static discharge blocker circuit receives an external reset signal generated outside the integrated circuit. The electrostatic discharge blocker circuit utilizes the oscillating signal to perform electro-static discharge blocking for the external reset signal to produce an internal reset signal.

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