Functional pathway configuration at a system/ic interface

    公开(公告)号:AU2002247034A8

    公开(公告)日:2008-05-08

    申请号:AU2002247034

    申请日:2002-01-25

    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to functional pathway configurations at the interfaces between integrated circuits (ICs) and the circuit assemblies with which the ICs communicate. More particularly, the present invention relates generally to the functional pathway configuration at the interface between a semiconductor chip including an IC (e.g., computer chips like microcontrollers and microprocessors) and the circuitry of a system including the chip. Even more particularly, the present invention relates to a 20-pin microcontroller functional pathway configuration for the interface between the microcontroller and a system in which the microcontroller is embedded.

    12.
    发明专利
    未知

    公开(公告)号:DE69722041T2

    公开(公告)日:2004-03-25

    申请号:DE69722041

    申请日:1997-11-29

    Abstract: A direct sensor interface (DSI) module which allows a microcontroller to directly interface to sensors having at least one of a resistive, capacitive, and/or current source characteristic. The DSI module is coupled directly to a sensor device, which could be a reference resistor, which generates a sensor current. A current mirroring circuit outputs a charging current proportional to the sensor current. A capacitive sensor and/or a capacitive device is coupled to the current mirroring circuit and generates a voltage when charged by the charging current. Using a comparator and a threshold voltage source, the time it takes the capacitive sensor and/or a capacitive device to ramp up from zero to the threshold voltage can be measured. The charging time is proportional to the sensor reading.

    15.
    发明专利
    未知

    公开(公告)号:DE69722041D1

    公开(公告)日:2003-06-18

    申请号:DE69722041

    申请日:1997-11-29

    Abstract: A direct sensor interface (DSI) module which allows a microcontroller to directly interface to sensors having at least one of a resistive, capacitive, and/or current source characteristic. The DSI module is coupled directly to a sensor device, which could be a reference resistor, which generates a sensor current. A current mirroring circuit outputs a charging current proportional to the sensor current. A capacitive sensor and/or a capacitive device is coupled to the current mirroring circuit and generates a voltage when charged by the charging current. Using a comparator and a threshold voltage source, the time it takes the capacitive sensor and/or a capacitive device to ramp up from zero to the threshold voltage can be measured. The charging time is proportional to the sensor reading.

    Comparator programmable for high-speed or low-power operation

    公开(公告)号:AU9642301A

    公开(公告)日:2002-04-08

    申请号:AU9642301

    申请日:2001-09-28

    Abstract: A comparator is used as a microcontroller peripheral and is programmable for either high-speed or low-power operation. High-speed operation requires higher operating current than the operating current required in the low-power mode, but enables much faster response to changes in input signals. When in the low-power mode, the quiescent current of the comparator circuit is minimal but the response is slower to changing input signals. Current control is used on the first input stage, which affects the current consumption of the subsequent stages. The current consumption is adjusted by switching in and out different current sources for the differential input stage of the comparator.

    AUTO-CALIBRATION CIRCUIT TO MINIMIZE INPUT OFFSET VOLTAGE IN AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT ANALOG INPUT DEVICE
    18.
    发明申请
    AUTO-CALIBRATION CIRCUIT TO MINIMIZE INPUT OFFSET VOLTAGE IN AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT ANALOG INPUT DEVICE 审中-公开
    自动校准电路在集成电路模拟输入设备中最小化输入偏移电压

    公开(公告)号:WO0227943A3

    公开(公告)日:2004-02-12

    申请号:PCT/US0142373

    申请日:2001-09-28

    CPC classification number: H03M1/1019 H03F3/45977 H03M1/12

    Abstract: An auto-calibration circuit minimizes input offset voltage in an integrated circuit analog input device. The auto-calibration circuit may also calibrate a plurality of analog input devices on an integrated circuit die or in a multi-chip package (MCP). The auto-calibration circuit and analog input device(s) may be fabricated in combination with a microcontroller system on an integrated circuit die or in an MCP. The auto-calibration circuit controls input offset voltage compensation circuit that counteracts or compensates for input offset voltage so as to minimize voltage error at the output of the analog input device. A digital control circuit applies a digital word to the input offset voltage compensation circuit for generating the required input offset voltage compensation. A linear search or binary search of various values of the digital word may be used by the digital control circuit. The digital control circuit switches the inputs, the output and feedback-gain determining resistors for the analog input device during a calibration mode. A voltage comparator compares the output of the analog input device and a voltage reference. When the output of the analog input device is equal to or greater than the voltage reference, the comparator output signals the digital control circuit by changing its output logic level. The input offset voltage compensation circuit of the analog input device has a storage register or memory that retains the digital word which compensates for the input offset voltage.

    Abstract translation: 自动校准电路使集成电路模拟输入设备中的输入失调电压最小化。 自动校准电路还可以校准集成电路管芯上或多芯片封装(MCP)中的多个模拟输入设备。 自动校准电路和模拟输入设备可以与集成电路管芯或MCP中的微控制器系统组合制造。 自动校准电路控制抵消或补偿输入失调电压的输入失调电压补偿电路,以便最小化模拟输入设备输出端的电压误差。 数字控制电路将数字字应用于输入偏移电压补偿电路,以产生所需的输入失调电压补偿。 可以由数字控制电路使用数字字的各种值的线性搜索或二进制搜索。 数字控制电路在校准模式期间切换模拟输入设备的输入,输出和反馈增益确定电阻。 电压比较器比较模拟输入装置的输出和电压基准。 当模拟输入装置的输出等于或大于参考电压时,比较器输出通过改变其输出逻辑电平来向数字控制电路发出信号。 模拟输入设备的输入失调电压补偿电路具有保存数字字的存储寄存器或存储器,用于补偿输入失调电压。

    CONFIGURABLE OPERATIONAL AMPLIFIER AS A MICROCONTROLLER PERIPHERAL
    19.
    发明申请
    CONFIGURABLE OPERATIONAL AMPLIFIER AS A MICROCONTROLLER PERIPHERAL 审中-公开
    作为微控制器外围设备的可配置的运算放大器

    公开(公告)号:WO0246937A8

    公开(公告)日:2003-12-18

    申请号:PCT/US0146990

    申请日:2001-12-06

    CPC classification number: H03K5/2472 G06F15/7814 Y02D10/12 Y02D10/13

    Abstract: A configurable operational amplifier (200) which is programmed to specific characteristics and parameters for various requirements in the measurement of analog signals. These programmable characteristics and parameters are gain bandwidth product (GBWP), selection of operational amplifier (op-amp) or comparator modes of operation, input offset zero calibration, ultra low bias current, rail-to-rail input operation, and rail-to-rail output operation. The configurable operational amplifier (200) is used in combination with a microcontroller system (102), and may be fabricated on an integrated circuit die or in a multi-chip package.

    Abstract translation: 可配置运算放大器(200),其被编程为用于测量模拟信号的各种要求的特定特性和参数。 这些可编程特性和参数是增益带宽乘积(GBWP),运算放大器(运算放大器)或比较器工作模式的选择,输入失调零点校准,超低偏置电流,轨到轨输入操作和轨至轨 - 轨道输出操作。 可配置运算放大器(200)与微控制器系统(102)组合使用,并且可以制造在集成电路管芯上或多芯片封装中。

    CONFIGURABLE MIXED ANALOG AND DIGITAL MODE CONTROLLER SYSTEM
    20.
    发明申请
    CONFIGURABLE MIXED ANALOG AND DIGITAL MODE CONTROLLER SYSTEM 审中-公开
    可配置混合模拟和数字模式控制器系统

    公开(公告)号:WO0237298A2

    公开(公告)日:2002-05-10

    申请号:PCT/US0146750

    申请日:2001-11-05

    CPC classification number: G06J1/00

    Abstract: A configurable mixed analog and digital mode controller may be fabricated as a single monolithic device such as an integrated circuit semiconductor die or a multi-chip package (MCP). The configurable mixed analog and digital mode controller may be a microcontroller and/or a digital signal processor (DSP) in combination with both analog and digital peripherals that may be configured and connected together, both before and during operation thereof, to function as a complete controller system.

    Abstract translation: 可以将可配置的混合模拟和数字模式控制器制造为诸如集成电路半导体管芯或多芯片封装(MCP)的单个单片器件。 可配置的混合模拟和数字模式控制器可以是微控制器和/或数字信号处理器(DSP)与模拟和数字外围设备的组合,其可以在其操作之前和期间被配置和连接在一起,以用作完整的 控制器系统。

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