Abstract:
The frequency multiplier 10 is embodied by a phase-locked loop including a phase comparator 11 for commanding a plurality of delay elements 130 to 137 that furnish successive phase-shifted signals CL0-CL7 to a logical adder 16 made up of EXCLUSIVE OR gates.
Abstract:
The apparatus for sampling data recurring with a period (R) in the data signal (TS) includes a phasing circuit (43) that adjusts the delay of a clock signal with respect to one edge of the data signal to a value (n+.alpha.) R, where n is a positive integer or 0, and .alpha. is a positive number less than 1. The invention applies in particular to digital data transmission network systems, and in particular to information processing systems.
Abstract:
The apparatus 15 for serialization of words of N bits SYNC, OP, D0-D7 produces N clock signals CL0-CL9 of period T, delayed successively by T/N, to control respective registers (36, 38, 39) for the successive output of the bits of each word. An adder (40) reunites these bits in a serial data transmission signal (TS). The deserialization is applicable in particular to network transmission systems, and especially to information processing systems.
Abstract:
In certain bidirectional transmissions, differential links (L, L*) are used and transceivers (1) that furnish differential measurement signals (V, V*) representative of the transmission signals of the remote station are used. To reduce power consumption, the electrical power to the transceivers (1) may be interrupted during periods of inactivity. The method of the present invention consists in determining a threshold value which is intermediate in value between the maximum and minimum values that can be assumed by the measurement signals (V, V*), and furnishing a signal (VAL) representative of transmission activity resulting from the comparison between the measurement signals (V, V*) and the threshold value. The circuit for employing the method uses voltage comparators and may be an integrated circuit.
Abstract:
A method for monitoring the execution of a program by a processor of an electronic circuit comprises operations of collecting monitoring data within the circuit and of transmitting the monitoring data to a device for debugging the program. The monitoring data are transmitted via a connection external to the circuit, comprising at least one serial connection. The monitoring data are serialized within the circuit before being transmitted, then restored within the device for tuning the program.
Abstract:
A device for transforming a periodic input signal into an output signal of distinct frequency, comprising two adjustable delay means receiving the input signal, a multiplexer selecting the output signal of one or the other of the delay means, control means for, according to whether the output signal frequency must be smaller or greater than the input signal frequency, increasing or decreasing at the rate of the input signal, or at a multiple of this rate, the delay of the selected delay means, and controlling a minimum or maximum delay for the delay means which has not been selected, and a phase comparator adapted to changing the multiplexer selection when the transitions of the signals output by the delay means corresponding to a same transition of the input signal are offset by a duration greater than or equal to one period of the input signal.
Abstract:
A testing device for testing dynamic characteristics of an electronic circuit using serial transmissions. The circuit includes a multiplexing device and a demultiplexing device for implementing a serial link in the component or circuit. The testing device includes a transmitter for transmitting binary signals to the multiplexing device, a receiver for receiving binary signals from the demultiplexing device, and a link for selectively providing a coupling between the transmitter and the receiver. Additionally, a clock generator delivers a first clock signal to the transmitter and a second clock signal, which has a different frequency than the first clock signal, to the receiver. In one preferred embodiment, the clock generator includes a single programmable-frequency oscillator and a variable delay circuit. The programmable-frequency oscillator delivers the first clock signal and the variable delay circuit delays the first clock signal to deliver the second clock signal. The testing device can be used with circuits operating at frequencies in the range of 100 MHz. A method of testing dynamic characteristics of an electronic circuit using a testing device is also provided.
Abstract:
The invention applies to packages for transmitting signals at very high frequencies. A package (10) for the integrated circuit (11) comprises conductors disposed on at least two levels (N1-N6) and distributed so that two pairs of conductors of two fixed potentials (18d, 18g; 19d, 19g), along with a conductor (18s) for single-pole transmission of a signal, form a three-dimensional structure which is approximately coaxial having a characteristic impedance which is substantially constant and predetermined.
Abstract:
The invention relates to tests for verifying the integrity of circuits (16) for serial bi-directional transmissions. These tests are capable of testing transceivers (12) operating a very high frequency without creating interference and consist in either leaving the serial output of the transceiver (12) disconnected from the line (L), or disconnecting (INF) its adaptation impedance, commanding the transmission of signals, and comparing the signals transmitted to the reception signals detected by the same transceiver. In a variant, the adaptation impedance of the transceiver of the remote station may be disconnected.
Abstract:
A variable delay circuit including a fixed delay circuit (D1) furnishing a signal (e.sub.1) that is delayed with respect to the input signal (e.sub.0). A combination circuit (C) furnishes a combination signal (f.sub.K) resulting from the superposition, with weighting and an integral effect of the input (e.sub.0) and delayed (e.sub.1) signals. The assembly is dimensioned such that the fixed delay (T) is less than the transition time that the combination signal (f.sub.K) has when only the input signal (e.sub.0) is applied.