Abstract:
Serial data signal receiver circuitry for inclusion on a PLD includes a plurality of equalizer circuits that are connected in series and that are individually controllable so that collectively they can compensate for a wide range of possible input signal attenuation characteristics. Other circuit features may be connected in relation to the equalizer circuits to give the receiver circuitry other capabilities. For example, these other features may include various types of loop-back test circuits, controllable termination resistance, controllable common mode voltage, and a controllable threshold for detection of an input signal. Various aspects of control of the receiver circuitry may be programmable.
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:
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 reference circuit which operates with a low voltage.SOLUTION: A low-voltage reference circuit can comprise a pair of semiconductor devices. Each of the semiconductor devices can include an n-type semiconductor region, an n+ region in the n-type semiconductor region, a metal gate, and a gate insulator. The gate insulator is inserted between the metal gate and the n-type semiconductor region, and carriers tunnel through the metal gate and the n-type semiconductor region. The metal gate can have a work function which matches a work function of a p-type polysilicon. The gate insulator can have a thickness smaller than approximately 25 angstroms. The metal gate can form a first terminal in the semiconductor device. The n+ region and the n-type semiconductor region can form a second terminal in the semiconductor device. The second terminal can be coupled to the ground. A bias circuit can use the first terminal so as to supply a different current to the semiconductor device, and can supply a corresponding reference output voltage at a value less than 1 volt.
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a digital adaptation circuitry and method for a programmable logic device. SOLUTION: A method of controlling equalization of an incoming data signal includes: detecting two continuous bits having different values in the data signal; determining whether transition in the incoming data signal between the two bits is relatively slow or relatively fast; and increasing the equalization of the incoming data signal when the transition is relatively slow. COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To accurately adjust the amount of gain in equalization circuitry. SOLUTION: Equalization circuitry (200) 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 (202) that control the amount of gain provided to the data signal. A comparator (212) 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 (204) 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 (208, 210). The analog voltages may be provided to the equalization stages as control inputs. The control circuitry may also include hysteresis circuitry (214) that prevents the counter value from being adjusted when the gain produced by the equalization stages is close to the desired amount of gain. COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an equalization circuit for appropriately compensating for attenuation caused by transmission media.SOLUTION: Data signals transmitted over transmission media suffer from attenuation caused by the transmission media. An equalization circuit (106) includes a plurality of stages (202) arranged in series to allow frequency responses of the stages (202) to be integrated together. Each stage (202) is programmable to insert a zero, thus causing the frequency response of the stage (202) to be increased in magnitude by 20 dB/decade. The frequency location of zero is also programmable to allow each stage (202) to contribute to a certain amount of a gain for a specific frequency. Each stage (202) is also programmable to determine the location of a pole for the reduction of high frequency noise and cross-talk cancellation.
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an equalization circuit for appropriately compensating for attenuation caused by transmission media. SOLUTION: Data signals transmitted over transmission media suffer from attenuation caused by the transmission media. Equalization circuitry (106) may include a plurality of stages (202) arranged in series to allow frequency responses of the stages (202) to be aggregated together. Each stage (202) may be programmable to insert a zero, thus causing the frequency response of the stage (202) to be increased in magnitude by 20 dB/decade. The frequency location of zero may also be programmable to allow each stage (202) to contribute to a certain amount of a gain for a specific frequency. Each stage (202) may also be programmable to determine the location of a pole for the reduction of high frequency noise and cross-talk cancellation. COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a digital adaptive circuit network and a method for a programmable logic device.SOLUTION: A method controls equalization of an incoming data signal. The method comprises steps of: detecting bits having two consecutive different values out of the data signal; determining whether transition in the incoming data signal between the two bits is relatively low in speed or relatively high in speed; and increasing the equalization of the incoming data signal when the transition is relatively low in speed.