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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 26, 2019
Filed:
Mar. 01, 2018
Semiconductor Components Industries, Llc, Phoenix, AZ (US);
Timothy J. Warneck, Hatfield, PA (US);
SEMICONDUCTOR COMPONENTS INDUSTRIES, LLC, Phoenix, AZ (US);
Abstract
Methods for operating electronic modules with small and flexible interfaces are disclosed. In accordance with an embodiment, an electronic module is configured for operation in a first operating mode. The electronic module receives a first signal that includes a first component and a second component, where the first component of the first signal serves as a first source of operating potential for the electronic module and the second component of the first signal is for configuring the electronic module. The electronic module is configured for operation in a second operating mode in response to a first set of criteria being satisfied, wherein the first set of criteria comprises the second component of the first signal being at a first signal level for a first amount of time. The electronic module generates an output signal in response to the electronic module being in the first operating mode.