公开(公告)号：EP1608019A1

公开(公告)日：2005-12-21

申请号：EP04253557.5

申请日：2004-06-15

Applicant: STMicroelectronics Limited

Inventor： Raynor, Jeffrey

IPC: H01L27/146

CPC classification number: H01L27/14601

Abstract: An imaging sensor comprising a photo-current generating and collecting section separated from a signal processing section by a separating material wherein the photo-current generating and collecting section comprises an N-well photodiode with an N+ contact and the N-well photodiode is separated from the separating material by a P-epitaxial material.

Abstract translation: 一种成像传感器，包括通过分离材料从信号处理部分分离的光电流产生和收集部分，其中光电流产生和收集部分包括具有N +接触的N阱光电二极管，并且N阱光电二极管与 该分离材料通过P-外延材料。

公开(公告)号：EP1601131A1

公开(公告)日：2005-11-30

申请号：EP04253042.8

申请日：2004-05-24

Applicant: STMicroelectronics Limited

Inventor： Hutson, Matthew Peter

IPC: H04L7/02

CPC classification number: H04L7/02

Abstract: A system for controlling the transfer of a signal sequence in a first clock domain to a plurality of other clock domains. The system comprising: detecting circuitry for detecting receipt of the signals from the clock domains and setting an update signal when all of the signals received from the clock domains have a common state; and gating circuitry for receiving the update signal and operable, when the update signal is set, to allow a next signal in the sequence to be received at the input of the first circuitry.

Abstract translation: 一种用于控制第一时钟域中的信号序列到多个其他时钟域的传送的系统。 该系统包括：检测电路，用于检测来自时钟域的信号的接收，并且当从时钟域接收的所有信号具有共同的状态时，设置更新信号; 以及选通电路，用于接收更新信号，并且当更新信号被设置时可操作以允许序列中的下一个信号在第一电路的输入处被接收。

公开(公告)号：EP1596305A1

公开(公告)日：2005-11-16

申请号：EP04252720.0

申请日：2004-05-11

Applicant: STMicroelectronics Limited

Inventor： Whaley, Philip Jeremy

IPC: G06F13/24

CPC classification number: G06F13/24

Abstract: The invention provides an interrupt handling system to process a generated interrupt. At least one input is arranged to provide a predetermined active level, with a detection circuit associated with the input which is selectively configurable to detect either the active level or an inactive level. An interrupt request message causes the detection circuit to be configured to detect the active level, so that an enable logic is caused to generate an interrupt.
The invention provides an integrated circuit and a method of generating interrupts using the above system, and a consumer electronic device in the form of a set top box or DVD Read and/or Write device.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种用于处理产生的中断的中断处理系统。 至少一个输入被布置成提供预定的有效电平，其中检测电路与输入相关联，该检测电路可选择性地配置为检测活动电平或无效电平。 中断请求消息使得检测电路被配置为检测有效电平，使得使能逻辑产生中断。 本发明提供了使用上述系统产生中断的集成电路和方法，以及机顶盒或DVD读和/或写装置形式的消费电子设备。

公开(公告)号：EP1591877A1

公开(公告)日：2005-11-02

申请号：EP04252579.0

申请日：2004-05-01

Applicant: STMicroelectronics Limited

Inventor： Raynor, Jeff

IPC: G06F3/033 ,  G06F1/32 ,  G06K9/22 ,  G06F3/023

CPC classification number: G06F3/03543

Abstract: A computer navigation device comprising a movement sensing means and a triggering means activated by a timing means to periodically transmit to a host computer a pre-defined signal corresponding with the signal that would otherwise be generated by the movement sensing means on detection of specific movements of the computer navigation device.

Abstract translation: 计算机导航装置包括由定时器激活的运动传感器和触发装置。 计算机导航装置在检测到计算机导航装置的特定移动时，周期地向主计算机发送与由移动传感器产生的信号相对应的预定信号。

公开(公告)号：EP0932273B1

公开(公告)日：2005-10-12

申请号：EP99300100.7

申请日：1999-01-06

Applicant: STMicroelectronics Limited

Inventor： Cole, Anthony James

IPC: H04L9/06 ,  H04L9/34

CPC classification number: H04L9/0625 ,  H04L2209/046 ,  H04L2209/12

公开(公告)号：EP1557887A1

公开(公告)日：2005-07-27

申请号：EP04250324.3

申请日：2004-01-22

Applicant: STMicroelectronics Limited

Inventor： Purcell, Matthew ,  LaFlaquiere, Arnauld

IPC: H01L27/148 ,  H04N3/15 ,  H04N5/335

CPC classification number: H04N5/374 ,  H04N5/3577 ,  H04N5/3698

Abstract: Image sensor quality can be affected by power supply ripple caused by different loads on the power supply or through electromagnetic interference affecting the image sensor reference supplies. Improved reference voltage supplies are disclosed, minimising the effects of power supply ripple through Ahuja compensation and utilising parasitic capacitance.

Abstract translation: 图像传感器质量可能受电源不同负载引起的电源纹波或影响图像传感器参考电源的电磁干扰影响。 公开了改进的参考电压源，使得通过Ahuja补偿和利用寄生电容的电源纹波的影响最小化。

公开(公告)号：EP1557717A1

公开(公告)日：2005-07-27

申请号：EP03258136.5

申请日：2003-12-22

Applicant: STMicroelectronics Limited

Inventor： Raynor, Jeffrey

IPC: G03F7/00 ,  G01N33/543 ,  G01N27/00 ,  G02B3/00

CPC classification number: G02B3/0018 ,  B01L3/5085 ,  B01L2200/12 ,  B01L2300/0819 ,  G01N33/543 ,  G02B3/0056 ,  G03F7/40

Abstract: A method of forming a sensor is provided, together with a sensor formed according to the method. Photoresist material is deposited on a surface of the sensor, and is then patterned and etched to form an array of microlens structures. The structures are spaced close together in a predetermined pattern, so that when a reflow process is performed, the structures melt and coalesce to form a barrier, which defines a region which is suitable for constraining or channelling the flow of reagent and analyte samples used in bio-optical sensors.

Abstract translation: 提供一种形成传感器的方法以及根据该方法形成的传感器。 光致抗蚀剂材料沉积在传感器的表面上，然后被图案化和蚀刻以形成微透镜结构的阵列。 结构以预定的图案彼此靠近在一起，使得当进行回流处理时，结构熔化并聚结形成屏障，其限定了适于限制或引导所用试剂和分析物样品流的区域 生物光学传感器。

公开(公告)号：EP1545131A1

公开(公告)日：2005-06-22

申请号：EP03258058.1

申请日：2003-12-19

Applicant: STMicroelectronics Limited

Inventor： Dellow, Andrew ,  Cordero, Rodrigo

IPC: H04N7/167 ,  G06F12/14

CPC classification number: H04N21/4181 ,  G06F21/85 ,  H04N7/162 ,  H04N21/454

Abstract: An embodiment of the invention comprises a semiconductor integrated circuit for restricting the rate at which data may be accessed from an external memory by a device on the circuit. The rate of data access is restricted if the data access satisfies one or more conditions. For example, one of the conditions is that the device which is requesting the data is insecure. Another condition is that the requested data is privileged. A data access monitor is provided to monitor data accesses and to is arranged go generate an access signal to indicate whether the conditions are satisfied or not. The access signal comprises a stream of data portion signals, each one corresponding to a portion of data of a predetermined size being retrieved from the external memory that satisfies the conditions. A bandwidth comparator receives the data portion signals and determines the rate of data retrieval satisfying the conditions. Each data portion signal cause a counter in the bandwidth comparator to be incremented, while clock signals cause the counter to be decremented at a constant rate. The counter value is compared with one or more thresholds, and if the counter value exceeds one or more of the thresholds, the functioning of the semiconductor integrated circuit is impaired to prevent further data access.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例包括半导体集成电路，用于通过电路上的器件限制可从外部存储器访问数据的速率。 如果数据访问满足一个或多个条件，则数据访问速率受到限制。 例如，其中一个条件是请求数据的设备是不安全的。 另一个条件是请求的数据是特权的。 提供数据访问监视器来监视数据访问，并且被安排去生成访问信号以指示条件是否满足。 该访问信号包括数据部分信号流，每个数据部分信号对应于满足条件的从外部存储器检索的预定大小的数据的一部分。 带宽比较器接收数据部分信号，并确定满足条件的数据检索速率。 每个数据部分信号使带宽比较器中的计数器递增，而时钟信号使计数器以恒定的速率递减。 将计数器值与一个或多个阈值进行比较，并且如果计数器值超过一个或多个阈值，则削弱半导体集成电路的功能以防止进一步的数据访问。

公开(公告)号：EP1545008A1

公开(公告)日：2005-06-22

申请号：EP03258081.3

申请日：2003-12-19

Applicant: STMicroelectronics Limited

Inventor： Thies, William ,  Lawley, Chris

IPC: H03L7/197

CPC classification number: H03L7/095 ,  H03L7/0891 ,  H03L7/10 ,  H03L7/197 ,  Y10S331/02

Abstract: A phase locked loop (PLL) circuit comprising: feedback division circuitry for receiving an output signal, the feedback division circuitry arranged to divide the output signal by a first division factor in a first mode of operation, and a second division factor in a second mode of operation.

Abstract translation: 一种锁相环（PLL）电路，包括：用于接收输出信号的反馈分频电路，所述反馈分频电路经布置以将输出信号除以第一操作模式的第一分频因子，以及在第二模式中的第二分频因子 的操作。

公开(公告)号：EP1544602A1

公开(公告)日：2005-06-22

申请号：EP03258086.2

申请日：2003-12-19

Applicant: STMicroelectronics Limited

Inventor： Raynor, Jeffrey

IPC: G01N21/25 ,  G01N21/75 ,  G01N21/27 ,  G01N21/64

CPC classification number: G01N21/6454 ,  G01N21/253 ,  G01N21/274 ,  G01N21/6428 ,  G01N21/75

Abstract: A bio-optical sensor has a surface provided with an array of sensing pixels (10) and calibration pixels (12) which are arranged in an interleaved fashion. The pixels (10,12) may be interleaved 1:1, or may be arranged in interleaved blocks, a preferred block size being between 20 and 30 pixels.

Abstract translation: 生物光学传感器具有设置有以交错方式布置的感测像素阵列（10）和校准像素（12）的表面。 像素（10,12）可以被交织为1：1，或者可以被布置在交错块中，优选的块大小在20和30像素之间。