公开(公告)号：US20140320201A1

公开(公告)日：2014-10-30

申请号：US14330927

申请日：2014-07-14

Applicant: Micron Technology, Inc.

Inventor： Timothy M. Hollis

IPC: H03K3/013

CPC classification number: H03K3/013 ,  H01G4/228 ,  H01G4/33 ,  H01G4/38 ,  H01L23/481 ,  H01L23/5223 ,  H01L23/642 ,  H01L27/10852 ,  H01L28/40 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H05K7/00 ,  H01L2924/00012 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: Apparatuses, multi-chip modules, capacitive chips, and methods of providing capacitance to a power supply voltage in a multi-chip module are disclosed. In an example multi-chip module, a signal distribution component may be configured to provide a power supply voltage. A capacitive chip may be coupled to the signal distribution component and include a plurality of capacitive units. The capacitive chip may be configured to provide a capacitance to the power supply voltage. The plurality of capacitive units may be formed from memory cell capacitors.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种设备，多芯片模块，电容芯片以及向多芯片模块中的电源电压提供电容的方法。 在示例性的多芯片模块中，信号分配组件可以被配置为提供电源电压。 电容性芯片可以耦合到信号分配部件并且包括多个电容单元。 电容性芯片可以被配置为向电源电压提供电容。 多个电容单元可以由存储单元电容器形成。

公开(公告)号：US08737456B2

公开(公告)日：2014-05-27

申请号：US13744236

申请日：2013-01-17

Applicant: Micron Technology, Inc.

Inventor： Timothy M. Hollis

IPC: H04B1/38

CPC classification number: H04B15/00 ,  G09G5/006 ,  H04L25/0276

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed, such as those involving mixed-mode signaling that includes transmitting a differential signal and a common mode signals over the same pair of interconnect traces. One such apparatus includes a first transmitter configured to transmit a differential signal through a pair of electrically conductive lines in a first direction. The differential signal has a first frequency and carries electronic data. The apparatus further includes a second transmitter configured to transmit a common mode signal through the pair of electrically conductive lines in the first direction. The common mode signal is superimposed onto each of the differential signal. The common mode signal has a second frequency that is lower than the first frequency and carries a control signal. This configuration reduces the number of lines and pins on electronic circuits, thereby saving space thereon.

Abstract translation: 公开了诸如涉及混合模式信令的方法和装置，包括在相同的一对互连迹线上传输差分信号和共模信号。 一种这样的装置包括：第一发射机，被配置为在第一方向上通过一对导电线传输差分信号。 差分信号具有第一频率并携带电子数据。 该装置还包括第二发射机，被配置为在第一方向上通过一对导电线传输共模信号。 共模信号叠加在每个差分信号上。 共模信号具有低于第一频率的第二频率并且携带控制信号。 该配置减少了电子电路上的线路和引脚数量，从而节省了空间。

公开(公告)号：US20130307583A1

公开(公告)日：2013-11-21

申请号：US13945603

申请日：2013-07-18

Applicant: MICRON TECHNOLOGY, INC.

Inventor： Timothy M. Hollis ,  Bruce W. Schober

IPC: H03K19/08

CPC classification number: H03K19/08 ,  H03K19/0005 ,  H03K19/017581

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for driving input data signals onto signal lines as output data signals are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a detection circuit, a driver adjust circuit, and a data driver. The detection circuit is configured to detect a characteristic(s) of a group of input data signals to be driven onto adjacent signal lines. A characteristic could be, for example, a particular combination of logic levels and/or transitions for the group of input data signals. The driver adjust circuit is configured to provide a driver adjustment signal based at least in part on a detection signal, that is provided by the detection circuit. A data driver is configured to drive a respective one of the group of input data signals as a respective one of the output data signals, wherein the data driver is adjusted based at least in part on the driver adjustment signal.