公开(公告)号：US08873668B2

公开(公告)日：2014-10-28

申请号：US13651883

申请日：2012-10-15

Applicant: STMicroelectronics SA ,  STMicroelectronics (R&D) Ltd ,  STMicroelectronics (Grenoble 2) SAS

Inventor： Andrew Ferris ,  Ignazio Antonino Urzi ,  Pascal Teissier

IPC: H04L25/34

CPC classification number: G06F13/423

Abstract: A circuit includes a first n-bit communications block and a second m-bit communications block. A controller is configured to control mode of operation for the first and second communications blocks. In a first mode, the first and second communications blocks function as a single communications block for n+m bit communications. In a second mode, the first and second communications blocks operate as substantially independent communications block for n bit communications and m bit communications.

Abstract translation: 电路包括第一n比特通信块和第二m比特通信块。 控制器被配置为控制第一和第二通信块的操作模式。 在第一模式中，第一和第二通信块用作n + m位通信的单个通信块。 在第二模式中，第一和第二通信块作为用于n位通信和m位通信的基本上独立的通信块来操作。

公开(公告)号：US08860628B2

公开(公告)日：2014-10-14

申请号：US13242591

申请日：2011-09-23

Applicant: Andreia Cathelin ,  Mathieu Egot ,  Romain Pilard ,  Daniel Gloria

Inventor： Andreia Cathelin ,  Mathieu Egot ,  Romain Pilard ,  Daniel Gloria

IPC: H01Q21/00 ,  H01Q3/34 ,  H01Q3/24 ,  H01Q21/06 ,  H01Q21/29

CPC classification number: H01Q21/061 ,  H01Q3/24 ,  H01Q3/34 ,  H01Q21/293

Abstract: Transmission/reception device for signals having a wavelength of the microwaves, millimeter or terahertz type, comprising an antenna array. The antenna array comprises a first group of first omni-directional antennas and a second group of second directional antennas disposed around the first group of antennas.

Abstract translation: 具有微波，毫米波或太赫兹波长的信号的发射/接收装置，包括天线阵列。 天线阵列包括第一组第一全向天线和围绕第一组天线布置的第二组第二定向天线。

公开(公告)号：US08852770B2

公开(公告)日：2014-10-07

申请号：US13491414

申请日：2012-06-07

Applicant: Jochen Langheim

Inventor： Jochen Langheim

IPC: H01M2/00

CPC classification number: H01M10/48 ,  H01M2/20 ,  H01M2/34 ,  H01M2/348 ,  H01M10/488 ,  H01M2200/00 ,  H01M2220/20

Abstract: A device includes two electrically conductive rods to couple to connection terminals of a battery cell of a battery, with a force tending to squeeze the electrically conductive rods together. The device includes an insulating block to keep the electrically conductive rods from making electrical contact with each other. An insulating block disable element disables the insulating block in response to a control signal generated by a disable element controller. The disable element controller monitors at least one operating state signal of the cell, and generates the control signal based on the monitoring, allowing the rods to come into electrical contact and short-circuit the battery cell.

Abstract translation: 一种装置包括两个导电棒，以连接到电池的电池单元的连接端子，其力将导电棒挤压在一起。 该装置包括绝缘块，以保持导电棒彼此电接触。 绝缘块禁用元件响应于由禁用元件控制器产生的控制信号而禁用绝缘块。 禁用元件控制器监视单元的至少一个操作状态信号，并且基于监视产生控制信号，允许杆接触电池并使电池短路。

公开(公告)号：US20140241102A1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-28

申请号：US14271165

申请日：2014-05-06

Applicant: STMicroelectyronics International N.V. ,  STMicroelectronics, SA

Inventor： Nishu KOHLI ,  Robin M. WILSON

IPC: G11C8/18

CPC classification number: G11C8/18 ,  G11C7/1072 ,  G11C7/22 ,  G11C7/222

Abstract: A memory circuitry includes memory components operable in response to first edges of an internal clock; and internal clock generating circuitry to generate the internal clock in response to a system clock, wherein the first edges of the internal clock are generated in response to both a rising and a falling edge of the system clock.

Abstract translation: 存储器电路包括响应于内部时钟的第一边缘而可操作的存储器组件; 以及响应于系统时钟产生内部时钟的内部时钟产生电路，其中响应于系统时钟的上升沿和下降沿产生内部时钟的第一边缘。

公开(公告)号：US08786989B2

公开(公告)日：2014-07-22

申请号：US13198436

申请日：2011-08-04

Applicant: Philippe Galy ,  Jean Jimenez

Inventor： Philippe Galy ,  Jean Jimenez

IPC: H02H9/00 ,  H01C7/12 ,  H02H1/00 ,  H02H1/04 ,  H02H3/22 ,  H02H9/06

CPC classification number: H03K19/00346 ,  H01L27/0277

Abstract: The electronic device comprises a first terminal and a second terminal, a buffer connected between the first terminal and the second terminal and comprising a signal input, and means for protecting against electrostatic discharges likely to occur across at least a pair of nodes of the buffer. The device comprises at least one integrated structure connected between the two nodes and said signal input, containing at least one MOS transistor and forming both said protection means and at least a part of said buffer.

Abstract translation: 电子设备包括第一端子和第二端子，连接在第一端子和第二端子之间并包括信号输入端的缓冲器，以及用于防止可能在缓冲器的至少一对节点上可能发生的静电放电的装置。 该装置包括连接在两个节点和所述信号输入之间的至少一个集成结构，其包含至少一个MOS晶体管并形成所述保护装置和所述缓冲器的至少一部分。

公开(公告)号：US20140153078A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-05

申请号：US14084702

申请日：2013-11-20

Applicant: STMICROELECTRONICS SA

Inventor： Jean-Robert MANOUVRIER

IPC: G02F1/015

CPC classification number: G02F1/015 ,  G02F1/025 ,  G02F1/2257

Abstract: A simulation model is for an optical modulator that may include an optical phase shifter in a semiconductor material structure between two sections of an optical waveguide. The semiconductor material structure may include one of a P-N and P-I-N junction in a plane parallel to an axis of the optical waveguide. The model may include a diode configured to characterize an electrical behavior of the one of the P-N and P-I-N junction such that a change in a global refractive index of the optical phase shifter is expressed, by a coefficient, based upon an amount of charges in the one of the P-N and P-I-N junctions and raised to a power. The coefficient and the power may be empirical values based upon the semiconductor material and a wavelength.

Abstract translation: 仿真模型用于可以包括在光波导的两个部分之间的半导体材料结构中的光学移相器的光学调制器。 半导体材料结构可以在平行于光波导的轴的平面中包括P-N和P-I-N结中的一个。 该模型可以包括被配置为表征PN和PIN结中的一个的电气行为的二极管，使得光学移相器的全局折射率的变化由系数表示，基于在 一个PN和PIN接口，并提高到一个权力。 系数和功率可以是基于半导体材料和波长的经验值。

公开(公告)号：US20140126647A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-08

申请号：US14154057

申请日：2014-01-13

Applicant: STMICROELECTRONICS SA

Inventor： Marina NICOLAS

IPC: H04N19/51

CPC classification number: H04N19/00703 ,  H04N5/145 ,  H04N7/014 ,  H04N19/51 ,  H04N19/521 ,  H04N19/56

Abstract: A motion estimation method and device are provided for processing images to be inserted, between a preceding original image and a following original image, into a sequence of images. Each image is divided into pixel blocks associated with motion vectors. For a current block of an image being processed, motion vectors associated with blocks of the image being processed and/or associated with blocks of a processed image are selected. Candidate vectors are generated from selected motion vectors. An error is calculated for each candidate vector. A penalty is determined for a subset of candidate vectors on the basis of the values of the pixels of the pixel block in the preceding original image from which the candidate motion vector points to the current block and/or on the basis of the values of the pixels of the pixel block in the following original image to which the candidate motion vector points from the current block.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种运动估计方法和装置，用于将先前的原始图像和下一个原始图像之间插入的图像处理成图像序列。 每个图像被分成与运动矢量相关联的像素块。 对于正在处理的图像的当前块，选择与被处理图像的块正在处理和/或关联的图像的块相关联的运动矢量。 从选定的运动矢量生成候选向量。 为每个候选向量计算一个错误。 基于候选运动矢量指向当前块的前一原始图像中的像素块的像素值和/或基于当前块的值，确定候选矢量子集的惩罚 下一原始图像中的像素块的像素，候选运动矢量指向的当前块。

公开(公告)号：US20140089885A1

公开(公告)日：2014-03-27

申请号：US14028188

申请日：2013-09-16

Applicant: STMicroelectronics SA

Inventor： Julien Le Coz ,  Sylvain Engels ,  Alain Tournier

IPC: G06F17/50

CPC classification number: G06F17/5077 ,  G06F17/505 ,  G06F2217/84

Abstract: A first assembly of critical cells is to be monitored. An equivalent capacitance of output cells coupled to the critical path is determined. Logic level inputs of the critical cells for signal propagation are also determined. A second assembly of control logic cells is provided which copies the first assembly in terms of number of cells, type of cells and cell connection such that each of the control cells is a homolog of a corresponding critical cell. Charge cells are provided at the outputs of the control cells having an equivalent capacitance in accordance with the determined capacitance of the output cells. For each control cell, logic levels are asserted in accordance with the determined configuration of the critical path. A signal generator applies a signal the input of the second assembly and a signal receiver is coupled to the output of the second assembly.

Abstract translation: 要监测关键电池的第一组装。 确定耦合到关键路径的输出单元的等效电容。 信号传播的关键单元的逻辑电平输入也被确定。 提供了控制逻辑单元的第二组件，其根据单元的数量，单元的类型和单元连接复制第一组件，使得每个控制单元是相应的关键单元的同源物。 根据所确定的输出单元的电容，在具有等效电容的控制单元的输出处提供充电单元。 对于每个控制单元，根据确定的关键路径的配置来确定逻辑电平。 信号发生器将信号施加到第二组件的输入端，信号接收器耦合到第二组件的输出。

公开(公告)号：US08664578B2

公开(公告)日：2014-03-04

申请号：US13333884

申请日：2011-12-21

Applicant: Flavien Hirigoyen ,  Julien Michelot

Inventor： Flavien Hirigoyen ,  Julien Michelot

IPC: H01L27/00

CPC classification number: H01L27/14609 ,  H01L27/1463 ,  H01L27/14689

Abstract: An image sensor having a semiconductor substrate, at least two photosites in the substrate and an isolation region between the photosites. The isolation region has a first trench covered by a thin electrically insulating liner and filled with an electrically conductive material, the conductive material has a second trench at least partially filled with an optically isolating material.

Abstract translation: 一种图像传感器，具有半导体衬底，在该衬底中至少有两个光电子元件和两个光电子元件之间的隔离区域。 隔离区域具有由薄的电绝缘衬垫覆盖并且填充有导电材料的第一沟槽，该导电材料具有至少部分地填充有光学隔离材料的第二沟槽。

公开(公告)号：US20140032188A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-30

申请号：US13949884

申请日：2013-07-24

Applicant: STMicroelectronics SA

Inventor： Jean-Robert Manouvrier

IPC: G06F17/10

CPC classification number: G06F17/10 ,  G06F17/5036

Abstract: The electric behavior of a reverse-biased PN junction diode is modeled by measuring the value of voltage V present across the diode and the value of the corresponding current I running through this diode, the voltage V varying within a range of values including the value of diode breakdown voltage. A representation of a function ln  ( I - I s ) according to voltage V is established from the measured values of current I and of voltage V, IS being the saturation current of the diode. A linear function representative of a substantially linear portion of the function, characterized by voltages V greater than breakdown voltage VBK in terms of absolute value, is determined. An avalanche multiplication factor MM is then calculated by MM = 1 +  ( - slbv · V + bv bv ) , with parameter slbv equal to the ordinate at the origin of the linear function, and parameter slbv/bv equal to the slope of the linear function.

Abstract translation: 反向偏置PN结二极管的电气行为通过测量二极管上存在的电压V的值和通过该二极管的相应电流I的值来建模，电压V在包括的值的范围内变化 二极管击穿电压。 根据电压I和电压V的测量值，IS是二极管的饱和电流建立函数ln（I-I s）的表示。 确定表示功能的基本线性部分的线性函数，其特征在于以绝对值计的大于击穿电压VBK的电压V。 然后通过MM = 1 +（ - slbv·V + bv bv）计算雪崩倍增因子MM，参数slbv等于线性函数原点的纵坐标，参数slbv / bv等于 线性函数。