Method and apparatus for monitoring integrated circuit temperature through deterministic path delays
    11.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for monitoring integrated circuit temperature through deterministic path delays 失效
    通过确定性路径延迟监测集成电路温度的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US07275011B2

    公开(公告)日:2007-09-25

    申请号:US11160601

    申请日:2005-06-30

    IPC分类号: G01K7/01

    CPC分类号: G01K3/14 G01K3/10

    摘要: An apparatus for monitoring the temperature of an integrated circuit device includes a conductive wiring pattern formed on the integrated circuit device, extending into areas of the device to be monitored. A deterministic signal source is configured to generate a deterministic signal along the conductive wiring pattern, with one or more return paths tapped from selected locations along the pattern. A temperature change determination circuit is coupled to the one or more return paths and to a reference signal taken from the deterministic signal source. The circuit is configured to determine a delay between the reference signal and a delay signal traveling through at least a portion of the wiring pattern and a corresponding one of the return paths.

    摘要翻译: 用于监测集成电路器件的温度的装置包括形成在集成电路器件上的导电布线图形,延伸到待监视器件的区域中。 确定性信号源被配置为沿着导电布线图形生成确定性信号,其中从沿着图案的选定位置抽头的一个或多个返回路径。 温度变化确定电路耦合到一个或多个返回路径以及从确定性信号源获取的参考信号。 该电路被配置为确定参考信号和穿过布线图案的至少一部分和相应的一个返回路径的延迟信号之间的延迟。

    On-demand power supply current modification system and method for an integrated circuit
    13.
    发明授权
    On-demand power supply current modification system and method for an integrated circuit 失效
    按需电源电流修正系统及集成电路方法

    公开(公告)号:US08122165B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-02-21

    申请号:US11954600

    申请日:2007-12-12

    IPC分类号: G06F3/00 G06F13/40

    CPC分类号: G06F1/26 Y10T307/911

    摘要: A circuit that selectively connects an integrated circuit to elements external to the integrated circuits. The circuit includes an input/output element that selectively connects an input/output pin as a function of a power requirement or a signal bandwidth requirement of the integrated circuit. The input/output element includes one or more switching devices that connect the input/output pin to an external element, such as a power supply or external signal path. The input/output element also includes one or more switching devices that connect the input/output pin to an internal element, such as a power network or internal signal line.

    摘要翻译: 将集成电路选择性地连接到集成电路外部的元件的电路。 该电路包括根据功率需求或集成电路的信号带宽需求选择性地连接输入/输出引脚的输入/输出元件。 输入/输出元件包括将输入/输出引脚连接到诸如电源或外部信号路径的外部元件的一个或多个开关器件。 输入/输出元件还包括将输入/输出引脚连接到诸如电力网络或内部信号线的内部元件的一个或多个开关器件。

    SECONDARY POWER UTILIZATION DURING PEAK POWER TIMES
    14.
    发明申请
    SECONDARY POWER UTILIZATION DURING PEAK POWER TIMES 有权
    峰值功率时期的次级功率利用

    公开(公告)号:US20090249091A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-10-01

    申请号:US12056308

    申请日:2008-03-27

    IPC分类号: G06F1/00

    CPC分类号: G06F1/263

    摘要: The invention generally relates to the utilization of electric power, and more particularly to systems and methods for selectively utilizing secondary power sources during peak power times. A method includes receiving a notification of a peak power time, and discontinuing use of a primary power supply and beginning use of a secondary power supply based upon the notification.

    摘要翻译: 本发明一般涉及电力的利用,更具体地涉及用于在峰值功率时间期间选择性地利用次级电源的系统和方法。 一种方法包括接收峰值功率时间的通知,以及基于该通知中断主电源的使用并开始使用次级电源。

    On-Demand Power Supply Current Modification System and Method for an Integrated Circuit
    15.
    发明申请
    On-Demand Power Supply Current Modification System and Method for an Integrated Circuit 失效
    按需电源电流修改系统和集成电路方法

    公开(公告)号:US20090152594A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-06-18

    申请号:US11954600

    申请日:2007-12-12

    IPC分类号: H01L27/10

    CPC分类号: G06F1/26 Y10T307/911

    摘要: A circuit that selectively connects an integrated circuit to elements external to the integrated circuits. The circuit includes an input/output element that selectively connects an input/output pin as a function of a power requirement or a signal bandwidth requirement of the integrated circuit. The input/output element includes one or more switching devices that connect the input/output pin to an external element, such as a power supply or external signal path. The input/output element also includes one or more switching devices that connect the input/output pin to an internal element, such as a power network or internal signal line.

    摘要翻译: 将集成电路选择性地连接到集成电路外部的元件的电路。 该电路包括根据功率需求或集成电路的信号带宽需求选择性地连接输入/输出引脚的输入/输出元件。 输入/输出元件包括将输入/输出引脚连接到诸如电源或外部信号路径的外部元件的一个或多个开关器件。 输入/输出元件还包括将输入/输出引脚连接到诸如电力网络或内部信号线的内部元件的一个或多个开关器件。

    REDUNDANT CRITICAL PATH CIRCUITS TO MEET PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENT
    16.
    发明申请
    REDUNDANT CRITICAL PATH CIRCUITS TO MEET PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENT 失效
    冗余关键路径满足性能要求

    公开(公告)号:US20090058457A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-03-05

    申请号:US11848278

    申请日:2007-08-31

    CPC分类号: G06F17/505

    摘要: Method, system, IC and design structure for meeting a performance requirement using redundant critical path circuits, are disclosed. In one embodiment, the IC includes a plurality of redundant critical path circuits, wherein at least one of the plurality of redundant critical path circuits meeting a performance requirement is operational and the others are non-operational.

    摘要翻译: 公开了使用冗余关键路径电路满足性能要求的方法,系统,IC和设计结构。 在一个实施例中,IC包括多个冗余关键路径电路,其中满足性能要求的多个冗余关键路径电路中的至少一个是可操作的,而其他冗余关键路径电路是不可操作的。

    SECONDARY POWER UTILIZATION DURING PEAK POWER TIMES
    18.
    发明申请
    SECONDARY POWER UTILIZATION DURING PEAK POWER TIMES 有权
    峰值功率时期的次级功率利用

    公开(公告)号:US20120324255A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-12-20

    申请号:US13593837

    申请日:2012-08-24

    IPC分类号: G06F1/26 G06F1/32

    CPC分类号: G06F1/263

    摘要: Systems and methods for selectively utilizing secondary power sources during peak power times are provided for. The method includes receiving a notification of a peak power time, and discontinuing use of a primary power supply and beginning use of a secondary power supply based upon the notification.

    摘要翻译: 提供了用于在峰值功率时间期间选择性地利用次级电源的系统和方法。 该方法包括接收峰值功率时间的通知,以及停止使用主电源并基于该通知开始使用次级电源。

    Secondary power utilization during peak power times
    19.
    发明授权
    Secondary power utilization during peak power times 有权
    峰值功率时间的次要功率利用率

    公开(公告)号:US08301921B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-10-30

    申请号:US12056308

    申请日:2008-03-27

    IPC分类号: G06F1/26 G06F1/32

    CPC分类号: G06F1/263

    摘要: The invention generally relates to the utilization of electric power, and more particularly to systems and methods for selectively utilizing secondary power sources during peak power times. A method includes receiving a notification of a peak power time, and discontinuing use of a primary power supply and beginning use of a secondary power supply based upon the notification.

    摘要翻译: 本发明一般涉及电力的利用,更具体地涉及用于在峰值功率时间期间选择性地利用次级电源的系统和方法。 一种方法包括接收峰值功率时间的通知,以及基于该通知中断主电源的使用并开始使用次级电源。

    SWITCH TO PERFORM NON-DESTRUCTIVE AND SECURE DISABLEMENT OF IC FUNCTIONALITY UTILIZING MEMS AND METHOD THEREOF
    20.
    发明申请
    SWITCH TO PERFORM NON-DESTRUCTIVE AND SECURE DISABLEMENT OF IC FUNCTIONALITY UTILIZING MEMS AND METHOD THEREOF 有权
    切换实现使用MEMS的IC功能的非破坏性和安全性的失效及其方法

    公开(公告)号:US20120146684A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-06-14

    申请号:US12964764

    申请日:2010-12-10

    IPC分类号: H03K19/00

    CPC分类号: G06F21/87

    摘要: Structures and methods are provided for performing non-destructive and secure disablement of integrated circuit (IC) functionality. A structure for enabling non-destructive and secure disablement and re-enablement of the IC includes a micro-electrical mechanical structure (MEMS) initially set to a chip enable state. The structure also includes an activation circuit operable to set the MEMS device to an error state based on a detected predetermined condition of the IC. The IC is disabled when the MEMS device is in the error state.

    摘要翻译: 提供了用于执行集成电路(IC)功能的非破坏性和安全性的禁用的结构和方法。 用于实现IC的非破坏性和安全的禁用和重新启用的结构包括初始设置为芯片使能状态的微电机械结构(MEMS)。 该结构还包括激活电路,其可操作以基于检测到的IC的预定条件将MEMS器件设置为错误状态。 当MEMS器件处于错误状态时,IC被禁止。