Abstract:
A process variation detection apparatus and a process variation detection method are provided. The process variation detection apparatus includes a process variation detector and a compensation signal generator. The process variation detector includes a first process variation detection component, a second process variation detection component and a current comparator. The channel of the first process variation detection component is a first conductive type, and the channel of the second process variation detection component is a second conductive type, wherein the above-mentioned first conductive type is different from the second conductive type. The current comparator is connected to the first process variation detection component and the second process variation detection component for comparing the current difference between the two components and outputting a current comparison result. The compensation signal generator is connected to the process variation detector, and produces a corresponding compensation signal according to the current comparison result.
Abstract:
A phase change memory with an operating current that can be gradually increased or gradually decreased. The phase change memory has a phase change storage element, a transistor, and a control circuit. The transistor is operable to adjust the operating current flowing through the phase change storage element. The transistor has a first terminal coupled to a voltage source, a second terminal coupled to the phase change storage element, and a control terminal receiving a control signal from the control circuit. The control circuit is specially designed to limit the transistor in a linear region.
Abstract:
A phase change memory with an operating current that can be gradually increased or gradually decreased. The phase change memory has a phase change storage element, a transistor, and a control circuit. The transistor is operable to adjust the operating current flowing through the phase change storage element. The transistor has a first terminal coupled to a voltage source, a second terminal coupled to the phase change storage element, and a control terminal receiving a control signal from the control circuit. The control circuit is specially designed to limit the transistor in a linear region.
Abstract:
A verification circuit for a phase change memory array is provided. A sensing unit senses a sensing voltage from a memory cell of the phase change memory array according to an enable signal. A comparator generates a comparing signal according to the sensing voltage and a reference voltage, so as to indicate whether the memory cell is in a reset state. A control unit generates a control signal according to the enable signal. An operating unit generates a first signal according to the control signal, so as to indicate whether the comparator is active. An adjustment unit provides a writing current to the cell, and increases the writing current according to the control signal until the comparing signal indicates that the memory cell is in a reset state.
Abstract:
A method and an apparatus is provided for monitoring and adjusting a power level of a transmitting component. The method comprises receiving a request from a remote unit to provide a power level associated with a transmitting component, wherein the request is transmitted over a communications protocol. The method includes measuring a power level of a signal provided by the transmitting component in response to receiving the request from the remote unit, and providing the measured power level to the remote unit over the communications protocol.
Abstract:
A voltage compensation circuit, a multi-level memory device with the same, and a voltage compensation method for reading the multi-level memory device are provided. When a memory cell is read, a reference voltage applied to the memory device is adjusted according to variation of characteristics of a drift resistance of a reference cell. The increased value of the reference voltage (i.e. a voltage difference) corresponds to a resistance variation caused by a drift condition. The drift compensation mechanism is adaptive to a compensation circuit of a read driver of the memory device, which can compensate variation of the voltage level when data is read from the memory cell. When the resistance drift occurs, a drift amount is calculated and is added to the reference voltage, in order to avoid the error in judgement caused by the resistance drift when the stored data is read out.
Abstract:
A phase change memory (PCM) in which the phase change storage element is crystallized by a gradually increasing/decreasing operating current. The PCM comprises a switching circuit, the phase change storage element, a bit select switch, a pulse generating module, and a counting module. The switching circuit comprises a plurality of switches, selectively providing branch paths to an output terminal of a current source. The bit select switch controls the conduction between the phase change storage element and the output terminal of the current source. The pulse generating module outputs a pulse signal oscillating between high and low voltage levels. When enabled, the counting module counts the oscillations of the pulse signal, and outputs the count result by a set of digital data. The set of digital data are coupled to the switching circuit to control the switches therein.
Abstract:
A technique for updating and maintaining a wireless communication database (40) includes several features. One feature is a search capability that facilitates, for example, an individual locating appropriate portions of the database to be updated in a desired manner. A platinum data image portion includes a relational database regarding various rules governing the contents of the wireless communication database. If a proposed change will violate any of these rules, an error message is provided. If a proposed change is acceptable, it will be implemented on an automated basis. A disclosed example includes the capability of scheduling proposed changes into the future, indicating a proposed change for one particular data field and instructing an automated update of all similar or related data fields in a particular manner.
Abstract:
A technique for updating and maintaining a wireless communication database (40) includes several features. One feature is a search capability that facilitates, for example, an individual locating appropriate portions of the database to be updated in a desired manner. A platinum data image portion includes a relational database regarding various rules governing the contents of the wireless communication database. If a proposed change will violate any of these rules, an error message is provided. If a proposed change is acceptable, it will be implemented on an automated basis. A disclosed example includes the capability of scheduling proposed changes into the future, indicating a proposed change for one particular data field and instructing an automated update of all similar or related data fields in a particular manner.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a safety switch for an electric nailer including a trigger which can return to original state after being pressed. The safety switch comprises a stop portion and a safety member, the stop portion is formed in the electric nailer. The safety member includes a push plate and an abutting portion, and the safety member is fixed in the electric nailer and can return to its original position after being pressed, the push plate serves to cover the trigger, and the abutting portion abuts against the stop portion. Thus, the electric nailer will be in a safe mode automatically when not in use, and an accident of pressing the trigger by mistake can be prevented.