Abstract:
A logic level translator (110) having a fast rising edge at its output for converging ECL logic levels into TTL logic levels includes a switching transistor (Q1) having its base adapted to receive an input logic level signal representative of an ECL signal, the collector of the switching transistor (Q1) being connected to an output node (4). A clamp delay circuit (D1, Q2, Rx, Cx) is interconnected between the collector and the base of the switching transistor (Q1) for inhibiting the switching transistor (Q1) from receiving feedback current to its base so as to cause a faster turn-off, thereby producing a fast rising edge response at the output node (4) during a high-to-low transition of the input logic level signal.
Abstract:
A code conversion system is described for converting a stream of data between first and second data codes. The stream of data containing data packets is recognized to be subject to a data fault condition arising from the collision of data packets. The conversion system comprises means for detecting the fault condition, and means for altering the code conversion of the stream of data between the first and second codes so as to reflect the occurrence of the fault condition in the code converted stream of data.
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a method for achieving a band end voltage threshold for both short and long channel devices.SOLUTION: A method is provided for manufacturing an integrated circuit including a short channel (SC) device 16 and a long channel (LC) device 18 each overlaid by an interlayer dielectric 75. The SC device 16 has an SC gate stack 34, and the LC device 18 initially has a dummy gate 50. In one embodiment, the method includes the steps of removing the dummy gate to form an LC device trench, and depositing metal gate material over the SC device 16 and the LC device 18. The metal gate material contacts the SC gate stack 34 and substantially fills the LC device trench.
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To generate phase shifting patterns to improve patterning of gates and other layers, structures or regions needing sub-nominal dimensions. SOLUTION: A technique is disclosed, in which a first boundary region is added to the ends of a phase zero (0) pattern defining polygons and a second boundary region is added to the ends of a phase 180 pattern. This technique can improve the line-end pattern definition and improve the manufacturability and a patterning process window. The added boundary region balances the light on both sides of the line ends, resulting in a more predictable final resist pattern. COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT