Stacked comparator topology for multi-level signaling

• Main Author: MOHAMMAD HEKMAT
• Format: Patent
• Language: Chinese; English
• Published: 22.10.2014
• Subjects: BASIC ELECTRONIC CIRCUITRY; ELECTRICITY; PULSE TECHNIQUE

A system and method for detecting signal levels in a multi-level signaling receiver. In one embodiment, a plurality of comparators, each including a differential pair, such as a differential pair of field-effect transistors (FETs) are assembled in a stacked configuration so that in some states curre...