Voltage-level shifter

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2007-07-17

2007-07-17

Barnie, Rexford (Department: 2819)

Electronic digital logic circuitry

Interface

Logic level shifting

C326S080000, C326S062000, C327S333000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11119638

ABSTRACT:
In a voltage-level shifter, an input line is configured to convey an input voltage to be shifted. A pair of transistors is coupled to and is configured to receive the input voltage from the input line. There is a first side and a second side, with each side comprising the following: a low-voltage transistor that is coupled to the pair of transistors, a medium-voltage transistor that is coupled to the low-voltage transistor, a high-voltage transistor that is coupled to the medium-voltage transistor, and an output line, which is coupled to the first and second sides, for providing an output voltage that is higher than the input voltage.

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