Abstract:
Systems and methods are disclosed for a computer system that includes a first load/store execution unit 210a, a first Level 1 L1 data cache unit 216a coupled to the first load/store execution unit, a second load/store execution unit 210b, and a second L1 data cache unit 216b coupled to the second load/store execution unit. Some instructions are directed to the first load/store execution unit and other instructions are directed to the second load/store execution unit when executing a single thread of instructions.
Abstract:
A brownout tolerant EEPROM emulator (18) manages memory operations at a volatile memory (20) and non-volatile memory (24) using a plurality of sector status bits (451) and forward/reverse skip flags (452, 453) stored in a sector identification record (45) of each sector to define a plurality of status indicators arranged sequentially to specify a plurality of sector configuration states for each memory sector, and to automatically bypass one or more dead sectors in the non-volatile memory array during forward copydown and reverse search operations.
Abstract:
Apparatus (110) for configuring network equipment or devices (101a-101n) during runtime is particularly applicable to network equipment based on QorIQ (trade mark) communication platforms for DPAA (Data Path Acceleration Architecture) optimization purposes and provides a way maintaining an optimal configuration which can change over time acccording to real traffic conditions. The invention may be implemented with any kind of adaptation algorithm for targeting different DPAA features. A flow characteristic function is determined from collected traffic statistics for a multiplicity of traffic flows classified by a common property such as protocol or destination or source. Flow properties are characterised over time, past present and future prediction and in relation to other existing flows based on assigned priorities. A computed flow characteristic function represents the basis for all adaptation algorithms which may be implemented in order to optimise the various DPAA features. In contrast with conventional methods which adapt traffic to system constraints, the apparatus of the present invention itself continuously adapts to traffic dynamics in order to maintain an optimal configuration over an extended period of time.
Abstract:
An open-circuit detection system for an integrated circuit (IC) includes a wire (e.g., part of a wire mesh for device protection) and circuitry for detecting open-circuit conditions in the wire. A first signal generator (e.g., a linear-feedback shift register) applies a binary sequence to a first end of the wire. Switched resistors are connected between a second end of the wire and both a voltage supply and ground. A comparator compares the binary sequence and a signal based on the voltage at the second end of the wire to check for the open-circuit condition. Logic circuitry closes one of the first and second switches as a function of a value in the binary sequence. The comparator checks for the open-circuit condition in the wire randomly and intermittently, which reduces power consumption.
Abstract:
Apparatus are provided for amplifier systems and related integrated circuits are provided. An exemplary integrated circuit includes a main amplifier arrangement, first impedance matching circuitry coupled between the output of the main amplifier arrangement and a first output of the integrated circuit, a peaking amplifier arrangement, and second impedance matching circuitry coupled between the output of the peaking amplifier arrangement and a second output of the integrated circuit. In one exemplary embodiment, the first impedance matching circuitry and the second impedance matching circuitry have different circuit topologies and different physical topologies.
Abstract:
Systems and methods for self-checking a direct memory access system are disclosed. These may include generating a check sum value associated with a first job of the plurality of jobs, the first job comprising a read job; if a first predetermined check value is available, comparing the first check sum value with the first predetermined check value; generating a second check sum value associated with a last job of the plurality of jobs, the last job comprising a write job; if a second predetermined check value is available, comparing the second check sum value with the second predetermined check value; and if the second predetermined check value is not available, comparing the first check sum value with the second check sum value.
Abstract:
A method for enabling calibration during start-up of a micro controller unit device is provided. The method comprises, within the MCU device, reading overlay initialization data from at least one memory element within an external support device operably coupled to the MCU device, and configuring memory mapping functionality of the MCU device to overlay data stored within at least a part of device memory of the MCU device with calibration data stored within the at least one memory element of the external support device in accordance with the overlay initialization data.
Abstract:
A semiconductor die includes a device structure having a micro-electronic device located at a surface of a substrate and a cap coupled to the device structure with the micro-electronic device positioned in a cavity located between the cap and the substrate. A sacrificial material is provided within the cavity, coupling the cap to the device structure. The sacrificial material is heated in the cavity to cause the sacrificial material to decompose to a gaseous species. The presence of the gaseous species in the cavity increases a pressure level in the cavity from an initial pressure to a final pressure.
Abstract:
A switching power converter for DC-DC converting has an inductance coupled between a power output and a high side switch in a controller device. The controller device has an error amplifier coupled to the power output and a reference voltage for activating the high side switch. The controller device has a bypass circuit including a bypass switch coupled between the supply input and the power output, a bypass driver having a first input coupled to the power output and a second input coupled to the reference voltage, and an output coupled to the bypass switch for activating the bypass switch. The controller further has a high bypass current sensor for generating a transient signal based on a current via the bypass switch, and a bandwidth control circuit for increasing the bandwidth of the error amplifier based on the transient signal.
Abstract:
A pipelined decoder for storaging of soft bits and hard bits associated with code blocks of a transmission.The proposed circuit reduces the amount of memory needed at the receiver level for soft bits and hard bits, in a pipelined decoder. Namely, with the solution of the subject application, both the LLRs and hard bits associated with a given code block are available when the CRC value is determined. Hence, the effect obtained non-pipelined decoder is achieved by the pipelined decoder of the subject application. A receiver for a wireless communication system, a method and a computer program are also disclosed.