Bipolar ecl input circuit for cmos devices
CA 1285622 C · Owner: International Business Machines Corporation · Inventors: Wiedman, Francis W.; Pricer, Wilbur D.
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An ECL input circuit which receives an ECL input signal and which generates, in response to the input signal, a CMOS-compatible output signal. The input circuit includes a bipolar transistor, having its emitter region adapted to receive the ECL input signal, having its collector region coupled to a first current source, and having its base region connected to a second current source. The circuit further includes an output circuit which is coupled to the collector region of the bipolar transistor for providing the CMOS-compatible signal.
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- Granted July 2, 1991. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended July 2, 2008.
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