Abstract: A transmitter circuit coupled to output image data from an image sensor includes a plurality of transmitters. The transmitters may include a plurality of drivers coupled to receive a data signal, and output a differential signal in response to receiving the data signal. A de-emphasis circuit is coupled between a first output of a first driver in the plurality of drivers, and a second output of a second driver in the plurality of drivers. The de-emphasis circuit is coupled to receive a de-emphasis control signal, and in response to receiving the de-emphasis control signal, the de-emphasis circuit reduces a magnitude of the differential signal.

Abstract: Techniques and methods for reducing or preventing latch up in row decoder circuits are disclosed herein. An example apparatus may include an array of pixels, a row address decoder, and control circuitry. The row decode circuit including a plurality of decode circuits, each including at least two transistors having respective body terminals coupled to a first node. The control circuitry including a body biasing circuit coupled to the first node, the body biasing circuit to adaptively provide a bias voltage to the first node in response to an operating state of the imaging system and/or a change in one of two reference voltages based on a control signal provided by a bias control circuit.

Abstract: An interface circuit includes a pre-driver that converts the single-ended signal to an intermediate differential signal having a first voltage swing responsive to a first supply voltage supplied to the pre-driver. An output driver is coupled to receive the intermediate differential signal from the pre-driver to convert the intermediate differential signal to an output differential signal coupled to be received by a load coupled to the output driver. The output differential signal has a second voltage swing responsive to a second supply voltage supplied to the output driver. An internal regulator is coupled to receive a variable supply voltage to supply the second voltage to the output driver. The second supply voltage is generated in response to a bias signal. A replica bias circuit is coupled to receive the variable supply voltage to generate the bias signal.

Abstract: A transmitter for generating a differential signal pair including a pre-emphasis component. In an embodiment, the transmitter comprises pre-driver circuitry including an input to receive a single-ended data signal. The differential transmitter further comprises a load circuit coupled between the input and a node coupled to an output of the pre-driver circuitry which corresponds to a constituent signal of the differential signal pair. In another embodiment, the load circuit is configurable to provide a signal path between the input and the node. A configuration of the load circuit allows for a type of pre-emphasis to be included in the constituent signal.

Abstract: A transmitter for generating a differential signal pair including a pre-emphasis component. In an embodiment, the transmitter comprises pre-driver circuitry including an input to receive a single-ended data signal. The differential transmitter further comprises a load circuit coupled between the input and a node coupled to an output of the pre-driver circuitry which corresponds to a constituent signal of the differential signal pair. In another embodiment, the load circuit is configurable to provide a signal path between the input and the node. A configuration of the load circuit allows for a type of pre-emphasis to be included in the constituent signal.

Abstract: A driver circuit includes a pre-driver and an output driver. The pre-driver is coupled to receive an input signal and to generate first and second pre-driver output signals in response to the input signal. The output driver generates a driver output signal and includes first and second switches, a native mode transistor, and a driver output. The first switch has a first control terminal coupled to receive the first pre-driver output signal. The second switch has a second control terminal coupled to receive the second pre-driver output signal. The native mode transistor is coupled in series between the first switch and the second switch and has a third control terminal coupled to receive the voltage reference signal. The driver output is coupled between the native mode transistor and the second switch to output the driver output signal.

Abstract: A driver circuit includes a pre-driver and an output driver. The pre-driver is coupled to receive an input signal and to generate first and second pre-driver output signals in response to the input signal. The output driver generates a driver output signal and includes first and second switches, a native mode transistor, and a driver output. The first switch has a first control terminal coupled to receive the first pre-driver output signal. The second switch has a second control terminal coupled to receive the second pre-driver output signal. The native mode transistor is coupled in series between the first switch and the second switch and has a third control terminal coupled to receive the voltage reference signal. The driver output is coupled between the native mode transistor and the second switch to output the driver output signal.

Abstract: A driver circuit provides fast settling times, slew rate control, and power efficiency, while reducing the need for large external capacitors. A voltage reference circuit generates a voltage reference signal. A comparator compares the voltage reference signal and a driver output signal and generates an output high voltage control signal. An output driver includes a first and a second switch that are coupled together. The first and second switches are further coupled to generate the driver output signal in response to coupling the output high voltage control signal to the control terminal of the first switch and coupling an input signal to the control terminal of the second switch.

Abstract: A transmitter provides fast settling times, slew rate control, and power efficiency while reducing the need for large external capacitors. The transmitter typically includes a pre-driver, driver, and replica circuit. The pre-driver can shift the voltage level of an input signal to produce a shifted signal. The pre-driver can shift the voltage level in response to a selectable load resistance circuit and a voltage regulation feedback signal. The driver receives the shifted signal and generates a driver output signal in response to the received shifted signal. The replica circuit can be a scaled replica of the pre-driver and the driver using scaled components from the pre-driver and driver circuits. The scaled components can be used to generate the voltage regulation feedback signal. The generated voltage regulation feedback signal represents, for example, whether the output voltage of the driver output is above a reference voltage.

Abstract: A driver circuit provides fast settling times, slew rate control, and power efficiency, while reducing the need for large external capacitors. A voltage reference circuit generates a voltage reference signal. A comparator compares the voltage reference signal and a driver output signal and generates an output high voltage control signal. An output driver includes a first and a second switch that are coupled together. The first and second switches are further coupled to generate the driver output signal in response to coupling the output high voltage control signal to the control terminal of the first switch and coupling an input signal to the control terminal of the second switch.

Abstract: A transmitter provides fast settling times, slew rate control, and power efficiency while reducing the need for large external capacitors. The transmitter typically includes a pre-driver, driver, and replica circuit. The pre-driver can shift the voltage level of an input signal to produce a shifted signal. The pre-driver can shift the voltage level in response to a selectable load resistance circuit and a voltage regulation feedback signal. The driver receives the shifted signal and generates a driver output signal in response to the received shifted signal. The replica circuit can be a scaled replica of the pre-driver and the driver using scaled components from the pre-driver and driver circuits. The scaled components can be used to generate the voltage regulation feedback signal. The generated voltage regulation feedback signal represents, for example, whether the output voltage of the driver output is above a reference voltage.