Programmable logic level input buffer
Abstract
An integrated circuit input buffer is adapted to operate at either of two input levels, typically either TTL or CMOS logic levels. This is accomplished by switching an additional transistor (e.g. 15) into a path between the output node (e.g. 12) and a power supply voltage (e.g. VDD), thereby changing the ratio of the pull-up to pull-down devices (e.g. 14, 13). The desired input level may be selected after the manufacture of the device, as by applying a voltage to a package terminal, or by programming a register during operation of the integrated circuit.

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- 0405833
- Publication, DOCDB
- 0405833
- Publication, EPODOC
- EP0405833
- Application
- 306752
- Application, DOCDB
- 90306752
- Application, EPODOC
- EP19900306752
Titles3
- English
- Programmable logic level input buffer
- German
- Eingangspuffer mit programmierbarem Eingangsschaltpegel
- French
- Tampon à niveaux logiques d'entrée programmables
Classification
- CPC, 1
- H03K19/018585
- IPC, 4
- H01L21 8238
- H01L27 092
- H03K19 0185
- H03K19 0948
Designated states6
- Contracting states, 6
- Germany
- Spain
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Netherlands (Kingdom of the)