Disabling the output circuit following such a delay severs {TAIL ~ the potential current path} between {HEAD ~ the supply voltage} of the integrated circuit and an external voltage source coupled to the signal line via a pull up device 
Disabling the output circuit following such a delay severs { TAIL ~ the potential current path } between { HEAD ~ the supply voltage } of the integrated circuit and an external voltage source coupled to the signal line via a pull up device
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