Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a systems and a method for a predriver/driver interface having a scalable output driving mechanism using corresponding scalable power. SOLUTION: The system includes the predriver/driver interface 200. Each of the predrivers is coupled to a data source 205 respectively, responds to an enable signal, and drives a prior drive data signal only when a corresponding enable signal is asserted. The predriver/driver interface 200 has a plurality of predrivers 210 1 to 210 N for consuming reduced power when the corresponding enable signal is deasserted, a plurality of drivers 215 1 to 215 N for consuming reduced power when the assertion of the corresponding enable signal is released, and a controller 225 which is coupled to the predrivers and drivers, selectively asserts the enable signal, provides a variable output driving function of the data source for an output and also provides scalable power consumption. COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To essentially and accurately calibrate the output impedance of an apparatus to be inspected (DUT) within a prescribed range of allowable impedance. SOLUTION: The DUT is a portion of a source serial termination (SST) serial link transmitter. In the transmitter, two branches of parallel transistors provide an impedance value when a specific transistor of parallel branches is turned on each. The impedance value is added to serially connected resistors to provide output impedance. The DUT comprises a branch of the parallel transistors in series with the resistor. The output impedance of the DUT is compared with the resistance of a reference resistor, and a comparator provides a control signal depending upon whether the output impedance falls within preset percentage fluctuation in the reference resistor. The control signal is processed by an FSM (finite state machine) so that transistors in parallel branches are turned on or off individually so that the DUT impedance value falls within a desired range. COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT
Abstract:
A phase locked loop circuit for generating a frequency-controlled output signal and a method for providing a frequency controlled output signal in a phase locked loop circuit are introduced. A controllable oscillator unit (260, 460) of said phase locked loop is operated for generating the output signal (261, 461). A frequency of said output signal (261, 461) is evoked by providing the oscillator unit (260, 460) with a first control signal (281, 381, 481) and with a second control signal (241, 341, 441). The first control signal (281, 381, 481) and the second control signal (241, 341, 441) are adapted automatically such that a given reference frequency is achieved in the output signal (261, 461).
Abstract:
CHARGE PUMP SYSTEM FOR NON-VOLATILE RAM A voltage generating system provides a plurality or difference voltages for powering a dynamic nonvolatile random access memory (NVRAM) chip. The voltage generating system includes a pair of charge pumps. Each charge pump is coupled to a controller that senses the voltage level at the output of the charge pump and generates an enabling signal when said voltage is at a predetermined value. The signal activates a power down circuit which adjusts the charge pump output to a desired voltage level. A programmable oscillator provides the clocking signals for the controller. The charge pumps and programmable oscillators are periodically deactivated. As a result, the overall power consumption of the chip is reduced.