EP0154330A2
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Data storage element
Assignee: Tektronix Inc
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Filing: 1985-03-05
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2005-03-05
Abstract
Abstract A data storage element having input and output ports isolated from a regenerative latch portion so that the data transmission path is not through the latch. The circuit arrangement provided greatly reduces the probability of a metastable occurence and permits data acquisition at a high rate with minimal error, and thus is suitable for use in high-speed digital shift registers.
Inventors
- 👤 Stephen R. Whiteley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
EP
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 18:58
CPC Classifications
H; H03; H03K; H03K3/00; H03K3/02; H03K3/027; H03K3/037; H03K3/26; H03K3/28; H03K3/281; H03K3/286; H03K3/288
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
86 words
A data storage element, comprising: a pair of input ports and a pair of output ports; a data input pair of switching devices coupled to said input and output ports, said switching devices being responsive to at least one input binary signal for producing a pair of complementary output binary signals at said output ports; and regenerative switching means coupled to said data input pair of switching devices and also being responsive to said input binary signal for switching the operational states of said switching devices.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
86 words
A data storage element, comprising: a pair of input ports and a pair of output ports; a data input pair of switching devices coupled to said input and output ports, said switching devices being responsive to at least one input binary signal for producing a pair of complementary output binary signals at said output ports; and regenerative switching means coupled to said data input pair of switching devices and also being responsive to said input binary signal for switching the operational states of said switching devices.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
81 words
A data storage element in accordance with claim 1 wherein said data input pair of switching devices each having a conduction path therethrough and a control electrode, and said regenerative switching means comprises a cross-coupled pair of differential switching devices and a current generator, wherein current through said current generator is directed through one of said pair of differential switching devices and a conduction path of one of said data input pair of switching devices to maintain a stable operating state.
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