Level shifter
AssigneeNuvoton Technology Corporation
InventorChou-Chuan Chen
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AssigneeNuvoton Technology Corporation
InventorChou-Chuan Chen
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A level shifter is disclosed. The input circuit receives an input signal operating within a first voltage range that is defined by a first voltage level. A pull-up circuit is coupled between a second voltage line and the input circuit. The second voltage line supplies a second voltage level. The second voltage level is higher than the first voltage level. A first connection node between the pull-up circuit and the input circuit serves as an output terminal of the level shifter. An acceleration circuit coupled to the first connection node accelerates the low-to-high transition at the output terminal. The acceleration controller for the acceleration circuit includes a first series of pulse generation transistors driven by first driving signals which have time differences therebetween, so that the acceleration controller enables the acceleration circuit in a pulse manner. The first driving signals are derived from the input signal.
A level shifter, comprising:
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