Input circuit with mirroring

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9154116
APP PUB NO 20150137856A1
SERIAL NO

14086150

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Various aspects are directed to providing an output/state based upon an input value. Consistent with one or more embodiments, an apparatus includes a bias circuit that is connected between power and common rails and includes first and second current paths that provide first and second reference currents. A current-mirroring circuit provides a first mirrored current in response to a voltage input transitioning in a first direction between voltage levels, and a second mirrored current in response to a voltage input transitioning in an opposite direction. A logic circuit operates in a first state based upon the first mirrored current and the first reference current, and operates in a second state based upon the second mirrored current and the second reference current.

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  • NXP B.V.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
de, Haas Clemens Gerhardus Johannes Ewijk, NL 32 187

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