System and method utilizing a one-stage level shift circuit

Details System and method utilizing a one-stage level shift circuit System and method utilizing a one-stage level shift circuit

2005-06-14

2005-06-14

Tan, Vibol (Department: 2819)

Electronic digital logic circuitry

Interface

Supply voltage level shifting

C326S068000, C326S063000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06906552

ABSTRACT:
A system and method for level shifting a core, lower voltage in a one-stage level shift device to produce a higher, driving voltage. The system includes a first device that optimally functions with a first voltage and that outputs the first voltage. The system also includes a one-stage level shift device that receives the first voltage and shifts the first voltage to a second voltage without an intermediate voltage, the second voltage being higher than the first voltage. The system also includes a second device that receives the second voltage to optimally function. In some cases, the first voltage can be a periodic wave such that the higher voltage is produced with one portion of the level shift device during a first portion of the wave and another portion of the level shift device during a second portion of the wave.

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