17931055. Timing Controlled Level Shifter Circuit simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)
Timing Controlled Level Shifter Circuit
Organization Name
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)]]
Mahir Uka of Kirchheim unter Teck (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.
