Electronic digital logic circuitry – Interface – Logic level shifting
Reexamination Certificate
2011-07-26
2011-07-26
Chang, Daniel D (Department: 2819)
Electronic digital logic circuitry
Interface
Logic level shifting
C326S093000, C326S095000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07986165
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus is disclosed. In a particular embodiment, the apparatus includes a a dynamic circuit structure that includes a dynamic node coupling a precharge circuit, a discharge circuit, and a gated keeper circuit. The gated keeper circuit is enabled by a signal from a discharge delay tracking circuit.
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International Search Report and Written Opinion—PCT/US2011/024056—ISA/EPO—Apr. 27, 2011.
Bassett Paul Douglas
Lin Jentsung
Chang Daniel D
Kamarchik Peter M.
Pauley Nicholas J.
Qualcomm Incorporated
Velasco Jonathan T.
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