Abstract:
A system and method reduce stress caused by NBTI effects by determining if a trigger event has occurred and if so inverting all input data values to the memory and all output data values from the memory during a period of time defined by the determined trigger event. In one embodiment, the trigger event is an alternate memory power-up.
Abstract:
A pseudo-dual port memory address multiplexing system includes a control circuit (103) operative to identify a read request and a write request to be accomplished during a single clock cycle. A self time tracking circuit (105) monitors a read operation and generates a switching signal (WCLK) when the read operation is determined to be complete. A multiplexer (104) is responsive to the switching signal for selectively providing a read address and a write address to a memory address unit at the proper time.
Abstract:
Power saving for hot plug detect (HPD) is disclosed. In a particular embodiment, a method includes detecting, at a source device that is connectable to a sink device, a connection of the source device to the sink device via a connector. The source device includes a DC voltage source and the connection is detected without consuming power from the DC voltage source.
Abstract:
A method includes tracking a tuning voltage at a first circuit coupled to a first drain node of a first supply of a charge pump. The method also includes tracking the tuning voltage at a second circuit coupled to a second drain node of a second supply of the charge pump. The method further includes stabilizing a first voltage of the first drain node and a second voltage of the second drain node responsive to the tuning voltage.
Abstract:
A system and method to read and write data in magnetic random access memories are disclosed. In a particular embodiment, a device (100) includes a spin transfer torque magnetic tunnel junction (STT-MT J) element (102) and a transistor (104) with a first gate (106) and a second gate (108) coupled to the STT-MTJ element.
Abstract:
A circuit device includes a first input to receive a reset control signal and a second input coupled to an output of a latch. The circuit device also includes a logic circuit adapted to conditionally reset the latch based on a state of the output in response to receiving the reset control signal.