Level shifters, methods for making the level shifters and methods of using integrated circuits

摘要

A method of making a level shifter includes coupling a driver stage between an input end and an output end, the driver stage comprising a first transistor and a second transistor. An inverter having an input is coupled with the input end. A third transistor having a gate end is coupled with an output of the inverter, the third transistor having a terminal coupled to a pumped voltage (VPP). Additionally, the method includes coupling a fourth transistor with the output end, the fourth transistor having a terminal coupled to the pumped voltage. A fifth transistor is coupled with the input end, the fifth transistor having a terminal coupled to the third and fourth transistors. A sixth transistor is coupled with the input end, the sixth transistor having a terminal.

主权项

1. A method of making a level shifter comprising:
coupling a driver stage between an input end and an output end, the driver stage comprising a first transistor and a second transistor; coupling an inverter with the input end, the inverter having an input and an output; coupling a third transistor with an output of the inverter, the third transistor having a terminal and a gate end, the terminal of the third transistor being coupled to a pumped voltage (VPP); coupling a fourth transistor with the output end, the fourth transistor having a terminal, the terminal of the fourth transistor being coupled to the pumped voltage; coupling a fifth transistor with the input end, the fifth transistor having a terminal, the terminal of the fifth transistor being coupled to the third and fourth transistors; and coupling a sixth transistor with the input end, the sixth transistor having a terminal.