Patent ID: 6777986
Filing Date: 2004-08-17
Classification: H03K

Abstract:
A data output circuit for providing a signal of a logic corresponding to a logic of an input signal applied to an input node to an output node, comprising:drive element means for driving said output node to a potential level corresponding to a first logic level of said input signal according to said input signal, and control means for increasing driving capability of said drive element means as a potential of the signal of said output node approaches said potential level; wherein said drive element means includes: a resistance element and a first drive element connected in a series between said output node and a power node supplying a first potential, said first drive element is made conductive in response to said input signal, and a second drive element connected in parallel with said resistance element; and said control means includes means delaying said input signal for application to said second drive element to make conductive said second drive element for short-circuiting said resistance element.