Patents by Inventor Eric David Blom

Eric David Blom has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 7088139
    Abstract: A tri-level decoder circuit includes a first decoder circuit and a second decoder circuit. The first decoder circuit is configured to compare an input voltage to a first threshold, and the second decoder circuit is configured to compare the input voltage to a second threshold. The first decoder circuit is configured to provide substantially no current to a current mirror if the input voltage is less than the first threshold, and to provide a current to the current mirror otherwise. The current mirror is configured to reflect the current to provide a reflected current. A current source is configured to pull down a first output node to a first logic level if the reflected current is substantially zero. The current mirror is configured to drive the first output node to a second logic level otherwise. The second decoder circuit may operate similarly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2006
    Assignee: National Semiconductor Corporation
    Inventor: Eric David Blom