Method and apparatus for dual rail SRAM level shifter with latching

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PATENT NO 9058858
APP PUB NO 20130128655A1
SERIAL NO

13303231

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An apparatus includes a level shifter and a switching circuit. The level shifter includes an input, a first output, and second output having a logic value complementary to a logic value of the first output. The switching circuit includes a data input, a feedback input coupled to the second output of the level shifter, and an output coupled to the input of the level shifter. The switching circuit is configured to selectively latch, based on a select signal, a logic state of the level shifter at the second output.

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TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO LTDHSINCHU

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Cheng, Hong-Chen Hsinchu, TW 49 237
Chiu, Chih-Chieh Toufen Township, TW 29 288
Huang, Chia-En Xinfeng Township, TW 320 426
Yang, Jung-Ping Jui-bei, TW 41 334

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