Abstract:
A programmable high-speed frequency divider, in which stage for forming a frequency divider, which is capable of being programmed with a programmable dividing ratio, is simplified to reduce the area and circuit complexity. A start-up circuitry has been introduced within the said frequency-divider to ensure that the frequency-divider will never go into false state.
Abstract:
A macro-block level parallel implementation of a video decoder in parallel processing environment comprising a Variable Length Decoding (VLD) block to decode the encoded Discrete Cosine Transform (DCT) coefficient; a master node which receives said decoded Discrete Cosine Transform (DCT) coefficients; and, plurality of slave nodes/processors for parallel implementation of Inverse Discrete Cosine Transform (IDCT) and motion compensation at macro-block level.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a memory architecture (10) for image processing comprising a memory array having multiple multi-byte memory data paths of equal multi-byte data width, and a multiplexing structure (13) connected to the output of the multiple multi-byte data paths, capable of selectively providing a multi-byte data path of a desired width containing a desired permutation of bytes chosen from one or more of the multiple data paths.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a method of sharing testing components for multiple embedded memories and the memory system incorporating the same. The memory system includes multiple test controllers, multiple interface devices, a main controller, and a serial interface. The main controller is used for initializing testing of each of the dissimilar memory groups using a serial interface and local test controllers. The memory system results in reduced routing congestion and faster testing of plurality of dissimilar memories.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a built-in self-repairable memory. The invention repairs the faulty IC through hard fuses, as well as through available redundancy in memories on chip. As the faults are not present in all the memories, the invention uses lesser number of fuses to actually make a perfect repair and thus result into a yield enhancement. The fuse data is stored in a compressed form and then decompressed at the power on. The fuse data interface with the memory to be repaired is serial. The serial links decreases the routing congestion and hence gain in area as well as gain in yield (due to lesser defects and reduced area).
Abstract:
An improved first order temperature compensated reference current generator. It comprises a current device providing a controlled current, a startup circuit connected to said current device for initiating operation of said current device, and a current definition mechanism driven by said current device for supplying a current which is independent of temperature, process and individual temperature coefficients circuit elements used. The said current definition mechanism incorporates voltage controlled resistors driven by a predetermined voltage and having a predetermined temperature coefficient.