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Analog interface for a microprocessor-based device

  • US 9,710,031 B2
  • Filed: 12/30/2010
  • Issued: 07/18/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/30/2010
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An apparatus comprising:

  • an integrated circuit comprising a processor and a driver, the integrated circuit being fabricated by a process establishing a nominal maximum voltage for components of the integrated circuit,wherein the driver is adapted to selectively electrically couple a voltage higher than the nominal maximum voltage to an external terminal of the integrated circuit,wherein the processor is adapted to control the driver to selectively couple together power supply rails, at least one of the power supply rails being external to the integrated circuit.

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