Two-stage post driver circuit

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8933730
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14107052

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A two-stage post driver circuit includes a controlling circuit, a pull-up unit and a pull-down unit. A first N-type transistor of the pull-down unit and a first P-type transistor of the pull-up unit are both connected to an output pad. The controlling circuit is used for controlling the first N-type transistor and the first P-type transistor. Consequently, when the pull-up unit or the pull-down unit is turned on, the voltage difference between the drain terminal and the source terminal of the first N-type transistor or the first P-type transistor is lower than a voltage stress.

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  • GLOBAL UNICHIP CORPORATION;TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Huang, Chao-Yen Taipei, TW 8 61
Wang, Wen-Tai Hsinchu County, TW 33 405

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