Abstract:
A link simulation tool for simulating high-speed communications link systems is provided. Communications links may include link subsystems such as transmit (TX) circuitry, receive (TX) circuitry, oscillator circuits that provide reference clock signals to the TX and RX circuitry, and channels that link the TX and RX circuitry. The link simulation tool may model each of the subsystems using behavioral models. The behavioral models may include characteristic functions such as transfer functions, probability density functions, and eye characteristics. The link simulation tool may have a link analysis engine that is capable of performing two- dimensional (two-variable) convolution operations and in applying dual-domain (frequency-time) transformations on the characteristic functions provided by the behavioral models to simulate the performance of the link system. The link simulation tool may have an input screen that allows a user to specify desired link parameters and a data display screen that display simulated results.
Abstract:
Decision feedback equalizer ("DFE") circuitry bases determination of the coefficients that are used in its various taps on the algebraic sign of the current value of an error signal and prior serial data signal values output by the DFE circuitry. Use of such algebraic sign information (rather than full error signal values) greatly simplifies the circuitry needed to determine the tap coefficients. The DFE circuitry can be adaptive, i.e., such that it automatically adjusts the tap coefficients for changing serial data signal transmission conditions.
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:
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 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:
A link simulation tool for simulating high-speed communications link systems is provided. Communications links may include link subsystems such as transmit (TX) circuitry, receive (TX) circuitry, oscillator circuits that provide reference clock signals to the TX and RX circuitry, and channels that link the TX and RX circuitry. The link simulation tool may model each of the subsystems using behavioral models. The behavioral models may include characteristic functions such as transfer functions, probability density functions, and eye characteristics. The link simulation tool may have a link analysis engine that is capable of performing two-dimensional (two-variable) convolution operations and in applying dual-domain (frequency-time) transformations on the characteristic functions provided by the behavioral models to simulate the performance of the link system. The link simulation tool may have an input screen that allows a user to specify desired link parameters and a data display screen that display simulated results.
Abstract:
Decision feedback equalizer (DFE) circuitry bases determination of the coefficients that are used in its various taps on the algebraic sign of the current value of an error signal and prior serial data signal values output by the DFE circuitry. Use of such algebraic sign information (rather than full error signal values) greatly simplifies the circuitry needed to determine the tap coefficients. The DFE circuitry can be adaptive, i.e., such that it automatically adjusts the tap coefficients for changing serial data signal transmission conditions.
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.
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a digital adaptation circuit network and a method for a programmable logic device. SOLUTION: The method controls the equalization of an incoming data signal. The method includes steps for: 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. COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To variably control a slew rate in a transmitter to be used for data transfer employing variable slew rate or various transmission protocols. SOLUTION: A transmitter driver circuit having a variable slew rate provided by the present invention comprises a pre-driver circuit for generating a driver input signal with a variable slew rate and a driver circuit for receiving a slew rate controlled signal from the pre-driver circuit. The pre-driver circuit comprises a plurality of pre-driver stages each selectively operable to drive a pre-driver output signal related to a signal received at an input and a control circuit which responds to at least one slew rate control signal, the control circuit operates to selectively enable the pre-driver stages and to change a pre-driver output signal slew rate, and the driver circuit generates a driver output signal with a slew rate related to a slew rate of the pre-driver output signal. COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT