Eichholz, J.J.EichholzQuenzer, H.J.H.J.QuenzerStaudt-Fischbach, P.P.Staudt-Fischbach2022-03-082022-03-082003https://publica.fraunhofer.de/handle/publica/305748The output signal of the gate circuit gate stage is substantially a binary signal with sharp, at least steep flank/transition and can be tapped at a junction point of two series-connected MOSFETs with both its binary values. The threshold voltages from a P- and an N-channel MOSFET so overlap that the drain-source paths of the MOSFET, coupled at the junction point are not simultaneously low-ohmic - at ideal switching of the transistors. Preferably the MOSFETs have differently doped channels. Typically at least one transistor, near the low potential, is of the N-channel type. The sum of the threshold voltages may be more than 2V, and the overlap may be up to several volts. USE - For digital circuits. ADVANTAGE - Allows free selection of the threshold voltage of individual transistors.de608621patent1997-19718369