Abstract:
Equalization circuitry may be used to compensate for the attenuation of a data signal caused by a transmission medium. The control circuitry for the equalization circuitry may generate control inputs for equalization stages that control the amount of gain provided to the data signal. A comparator may determine whether the gain from the equalization circuitry is less than or more than the desired amount of gain. A programmable up/down counter may adjust the counter value based on the output of the comparator. The counter value may be converted into one or more analog voltages using one or more digital-to-analog converters. These analog voltages may be provided to the equalization stages as control inputs. The control circuitry may also include hysteresis circuitry that prevents the counter value from being adjusted when the gain produced by the equalization stages is close to the desired amount of gain.
Abstract:
An output circuit for a programmable circuit with a low voltage core 1310 comprises a level converter 1317 powered from a quiet supply 1335 and feeding an output driver 1323 which is supplied by a noisy supply 1338. The core 1310 is supplied from the quiet supply via a voltage supply down converter 1330 comprising an NMOS transistor 1335 and a CMOS inverting feedback amplifier 1360.
Abstract:
A technique provides an on-chip voltage to a core portion of an integrated circuit by way of a conversion transistor. The on-chip voltage may be a reduced internal voltage, less than the VCC of the integrated circuit. In an embodiment, the layout (or physical structure) of the conversion transistor is distributed surrounding the core portion. By providing the core with a reduced voltage, the integrated circuit may interface with other integrated circuits compatible with different voltage levels.
Abstract:
Reverse conduction through the PMOS pull-up device MP3 is prevented by providing a 5 volt gate potential when MP3 is off. Conduction through the substrate of MP3 is prevented by connecting the substrate to the 5 volt supply instead of to the source of MP3. The output driver may be used in a programmable logic circuit with a logic core operating at 3 volts. The 5 volt supply may be generated on-chip by a voltage pump.
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide high-speed serial digital data signal transmitter driver circuitry. SOLUTION: The present invention relates to transmitter driver circuitry for outputting a high-speed serial data signal having a serial bit rate in the range of about 10 Gbps, including H-tree driver circuitry having only a main driver stage and a post-tap driver stage. At least one transistor forming a portion of the H-tree driver circuitry further provides electrostatic discharge protection for the circuitry. COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide digital adaptation circuitry and method for programmable logic devices. SOLUTION: This method provides for controlling equalization of an incoming data signal. The method includes detecting two successive differently valued bits in the data signal, determining whether transition in the incoming data signal between those bits occurs relatively late or relatively early, and increasing the equalization of the incoming data signal if it is relatively late. COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a circuit network which compensates losses, such as decrease in signal amplitude and abrupt changes, in order to maintain accurate and high-speed data transmission. SOLUTION: An equalizing circuit network (10), receiving a digital data signal, includes both a feedforward equalizer (FFE)(30) and a determination feedback equalizer (DFE)(90). The FFE circuit network (30) is used for providing at least sufficient minimum signal to the DFE circuit network (90) and an adequate startup of the DFE circuit network (90). Accordingly, the heavier the load of an equalizing task is, the more the task can be shifted, from the FFE circuit network (30) to the DFE circuit network (90). COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT