Title:
SOURCE-FOLLOWER BASED VOLTAGE MODE TRANSMITTER
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2013/149238
Kind Code:
A8
Abstract:
An apparatus has an H-bridge with a first switch (Ql) coupled between first and third nodes (Nl, N3), a second switch (Q2) coupled between first and fourth nodes (Nl, N4), a third switch (Q3) coupled between second and third nodes (N2, N3), and a fourth switch (Q4) coupled between second and fourth nodes (N2, N3). A first source-follower (Q7) coupled to the first node (Nl) and a first supply rail (VDD) is configured to receive a first reference signal (REFl). A second source-follower (Q8) coupled to the second node (N2) and a second supply rail (VSS) is configured to receive a second reference signal (REF2).
Inventors:
ROWLEY MATTHEW D (US)
MUKHOPADHYAY RAJARSHI (US)
MUKHOPADHYAY RAJARSHI (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2013/034800
Publication Date:
October 23, 2014
Filing Date:
April 01, 2013
Export Citation:
Assignee:
TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INC (US)
TEXAS INSTRUMENTS JAPAN (JP)
TEXAS INSTRUMENTS JAPAN (JP)
International Classes:
H03K19/0185; H04L25/02
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
FRANZ, Warren, L. et al. (Deputy General Patent CounselP.o. Box 655474, Mail Station 399, Dallas TX, US)
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