An integrated circuit inverter controller that includes at least one input
pin that is configured to receive two or more input signals. The input pin
may be multiplexed so that the appropriate input signal is directed to
appropriate circuitry within the controller to support two or more
functions of the controller. Alternatively, the input signals may be
present in differing time periods so that a single pin can support two or
more functions. Multifunctional or multitasked pins reduce the overall pin
count of the inverter controller.
