View source for 17931055. Timing Controlled Level Shifter Circuit simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)

=Timing Controlled Level Shifter Circuit=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:Apple Inc.|Apple Inc.]]


[[Category:Apple Inc.]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Frank M. Kronm�ller of Kirchheim unter Teck (DE)|Frank M. Kronm�ller of Kirchheim unter Teck (DE)]][[Category:Frank M. Kronm�ller of Kirchheim unter Teck (DE)]]

[[:Category:Mahir Uka of Kirchheim unter Teck (DE)|Mahir Uka of Kirchheim unter Teck (DE)]][[Category:Mahir Uka of Kirchheim unter Teck (DE)]]

[[:Category:Amedeo Bertone of Ulm (DE)|Amedeo Bertone of Ulm (DE)]][[Category:Amedeo Bertone of Ulm (DE)]]

==Timing Controlled Level Shifter Circuit - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17931055 titled 'Timing Controlled Level Shifter Circuit

==Simplified Explanation==

The abstract of the patent application describes a level shifter circuit that can shift signals between different power supply voltage levels.

* Input circuit receives input signal from first power supply voltage level and generates first and second control signals.
* Shifter circuit generates shifted signals using first control signal, second control signal, and a different power supply voltage level.
* Selection circuit selects one of the shifted signals based on previous output signal and second power supply voltage level to generate current output signal.

== Potential Applications ==
The level shifter circuit can be used in various electronic devices and systems where signals need to be shifted between different power supply voltage levels, such as:
* Integrated circuits
* Microcontrollers
* Communication systems

== Problems Solved ==
The level shifter circuit solves the following problems:
* Ensures compatibility between different voltage levels in electronic systems
* Facilitates signal processing and communication between components with different voltage requirements

== Benefits ==
The level shifter circuit offers the following benefits:
* Efficient signal shifting between different power supply voltage levels
* Improved reliability and performance of electronic systems
* Simplified design and integration of components with varying voltage requirements

== Potential Commercial Applications ==
"Level Shifter Circuit for Voltage Level Conversion in Electronic Devices" 
The level shifter circuit can be commercially applied in various industries such as:
* Semiconductor manufacturing
* Consumer electronics
* Telecommunications industry


==Original Abstract Submitted==

A level shifter circuit is disclosed. The level shifter includes an input circuit configured to receive an input signal generated using a first power supply voltage level and generate, using the first power supply voltage level, a first control signal and a second control signal using the input signal. The level shifter further includes a shifter circuit configured to generate a first shifted signal and a second shifted signal using the first control signal, the second control signal, and second power supply voltage level different than the first power supply voltage level, and a selection circuit configured to select, using a value of a previous output signal and the second power supply voltage level, one of the first shifted signal or the second shifted signal to generate a current output signal.



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