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EP0405833A3

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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