MULTI-CASCODE AMPLIFIER BIAS TECHNIQUES
    1.
    发明申请
    MULTI-CASCODE AMPLIFIER BIAS TECHNIQUES 有权
    多芯片放大器偏置技术

    公开(公告)号:US20140043102A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-02-13

    申请号:US13570062

    申请日:2012-08-08

    CPC classification number: H03F1/223 H03F3/193

    Abstract: Techniques for generating bias voltages for a multi-cascode amplifier. In an aspect, a multi-cascode bias network is provided, each transistor in the bias network being a replica of a corresponding transistor in the multi-cascode amplifier, enabling accurate biasing of the transistors in the multi-cascode amplifier. In another aspect, a voltage supply for the multi-cascode amplifier is provided separately from a voltage supply for the replica bias network, to advantageously decouple variations in the amplifier voltage supply from the bias network voltage supply. In yet another aspect, the bias voltages of transistors in the multi-cascode amplifier may be configured by adjusting the impedance of resistive voltage dividers coupled to the transistor gate biases. As the gain of the amplifier depends on the bias voltages of the cascode amplifiers, the gain of the amplifier may be adjusted in this manner without introducing a variable gain element directly in the amplifier signal path.

    Abstract translation: 用于产生多共源共栅放大器偏置电压的技术。 在一方面,提供了一种多共源共栅偏压网络,偏置网络中的每个晶体管是多共源共栅放大器中对应的晶体管的复制品,使多级共源共栅放大器中的晶体管能够精确偏置。 在另一方面,用于多重共源共栅放大器的电压源与用于复制偏压网络的电压源分开提供,以有利地将放大器电压源与偏置网络电压源的变化分离。 在另一方面,多并联放大器中的晶体管的偏置电压可以通过调整耦合到晶体管栅极偏置的电阻分压器的阻抗来配置。 由于放大器的增益取决于共源共栅放大器的偏置电压,所以可以以这种方式调节放大器的增益,而不将可变增益元件直接引入放大器信号路径。

    SYMMETRICAL CLOCK DISTRIBUTION IN MULTI-STAGE HIGH SPEED DATA CONVERSION CIRCUITS
    2.
    发明申请
    SYMMETRICAL CLOCK DISTRIBUTION IN MULTI-STAGE HIGH SPEED DATA CONVERSION CIRCUITS 有权
    多级高速数据转换电路中的对称时钟分配

    公开(公告)号:US20100306568A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-12-02

    申请号:US12857049

    申请日:2010-08-16

    CPC classification number: H04J3/0685 H04J3/04 H04J3/0629 H04L7/0008

    Abstract: Provided is a high speed bit stream data conversion circuit that includes input ports to receive first bit streams at a first bit rate. Data conversion circuits receive the first bit streams and produce second bit stream(s), wherein the number and bit rate of the first and second bit stream(s) differ. Symmetrical pathways transport the first bit streams from the input ports to the data conversion circuits, wherein their transmission time(s) are substantially equal. A clock distribution circuit receives and symmetrically distributes a clock signal to data conversion circuits. A central trunk coupled to the clock port and located between a first pair of circuit pathways with paired branches that extend from the trunk and that couple to the data conversion circuits make up the clock distribution circuit. The distributed data clock signal latches data in data conversion circuits from the first to the second bit stream(s).

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种高速比特流数据转换电路,其包括以第一比特率接收第一比特流的输入端口。 数据转换电路接收第一比特流并产生第二比特流,其中第一和第二比特流的数量和比特率不同。 对称路径将来自输入端口的第一比特流传输到数据转换电路,其中它们的传输时间基本相等。 时钟分配电路接收并对称地将时钟信号分配给数据转换电路。 耦合到时钟端口并且位于具有从主干延伸的配对分支的第一对电路路径之间的中央中继线,并且耦合到数据转换电路构成时钟分配电路。 分布式数据时钟信号将数据从第一到第二位流锁存在数据转换电路中。

    Voltage controlled oscillator for use in phase locked loop
    5.
    发明授权
    Voltage controlled oscillator for use in phase locked loop 有权
    用于锁相环的压控振荡器

    公开(公告)号:US07511582B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-03-31

    申请号:US10623992

    申请日:2003-07-21

    Applicant: Guangming Yin

    Inventor: Guangming Yin

    CPC classification number: H03L7/099 H04J3/0688

    Abstract: The present invention provides a clock circuit to produce a Reference Clock Signal used to latch data between first bit stream(s) and second bit stream(s), wherein the number and bit rate of the first bit stream(s) and the second bit stream(s) differ. The VCO generates one of a number of inputs to a PLL within the clock circuit. At a minimum, these inputs include a first bit stream data clock. Additionally, these inputs may further include a Loop Timing Clock Signal, an External Reference Clock Signal, and/or a Reverse Clock Signal for the PLL. The input provided by the VCO make up a VCO Output Signal wherein a filtering circuit that circuit includes a capacitor and a resistor reduces noise contained within the VCO Output Signal.

    Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种时钟电路,用于产生用于在第一比特流和第二比特流之间锁存数据的参考时钟信号,其中第一比特流和第二比特流的数量和比特率 流不同。 VCO产生时钟电路内的PLL的多个输入之一。 至少这些输入包括第一位流数据时钟。 此外,这些输入还可以包括用于PLL的环路定时时钟信号,外部参考时钟信号和/或反向时钟信号。 由VCO提供的输入构成VCO输出信号,其中包括电容器和电阻的电路的滤波电路减少了VCO输出信号中包含的噪声。

    ADAPTABLE VOLTAGE CONTROL FOR A VARIABLE GAIN AMPLIFIER
    6.
    发明申请
    ADAPTABLE VOLTAGE CONTROL FOR A VARIABLE GAIN AMPLIFIER 有权
    可变增益放大器的适应电压控制

    公开(公告)号:US20070069817A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-03-29

    申请号:US11559195

    申请日:2006-11-13

    Abstract: A method and apparatus for adaptively controlling a variable gain amplifier (VGA). The operation of the VGA is separated into a low gain mode and a high gain mode and the mode in which the VGA is currently operating in is adaptively sensed. A threshold voltage is compared to a control voltage of the VGA; if the VGA is currently operating in the low gain mode and the control voltage is higher than the threshold voltage, the VGA is switched from the low gain mode to the high gain mode; and if the VGA is currently operating in the high gain mode and the control voltage is lower than the threshold voltage, the VGA is switched from the high gain mode to the low gain mode.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于自适应地控制可变增益放大器(VGA)的方法和装置。 VGA的操作被分为低增益模式和高增益模式,并且自适应地感测VGA当前正在操作的模式。 将门限电压与VGA的控制电压进行比较; 如果VGA当前处于低增益模式并且控制电压高于阈值电压,则VGA从低增益模式切换到高增益模式; 如果VGA当前处于高增益模式并且控制电压低于阈值电压,则VGA从高增益模式切换到低增益模式。

    Switchable power domains for 1.2v and 3.3v pad voltages
    8.
    发明申请
    Switchable power domains for 1.2v and 3.3v pad voltages 有权
    1.2V和3.3V焊盘电压的可切换电源域

    公开(公告)号:US20050156653A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-07-21

    申请号:US11078151

    申请日:2005-03-11

    CPC classification number: H03K19/018585 H04L7/0008

    Abstract: An integrated circuit includes a core circuit and a buffer circuit. The buffer circuit includes a plurality of input buffers and a plurality of output buffers that service a plurality of voltage domains on a single set of input/output lines. These voltage domains are controllable to service multiple voltage levels, consistent with various interface standards. In one construction, the core circuit operates at 1.2 volts and the buffer circuit supports both a 1.2 volts interface standard and a 3.3 volts interface standard.

    Abstract translation: 集成电路包括核心电路和缓冲电路。 缓冲电路包括多个输入缓冲器和多个输出缓冲器,其在单组输入/输出线上服务多个电压域。 这些电压域是可控制的,以满足与各种接口标准一致的多个电压电平。 在一个结构中,核心电路工作在1.2伏特,缓冲电路支持1.2伏接口标准和3.3伏接口标准。

    System and process for supporting multiple wireless standards with a single circuit architecture
    9.
    发明授权
    System and process for supporting multiple wireless standards with a single circuit architecture 有权
    用单一电路架构支持多种无线标准的系统和过程

    公开(公告)号:US06690949B1

    公开(公告)日:2004-02-10

    申请号:US09410136

    申请日:1999-09-30

    CPC classification number: H04B1/406

    Abstract: A communication system for the wireless transmission of information through a single antenna is disclosed. The communication system comprises a handset and one or more modules capable of being coupled to the handset. The handset processes baseband information signals being received and transmitted, and transmits and receives radio frequency (RF) information signals through its antenna. Each module is removably couplable to the handset for converting baseband information signals into RF information signals for transmission, and for converting received RF information signals into baseband information signals. Each removably couplable module is optimized to enable wireless communication in accordance with at least one communication standard when coupled to the handset. By coupling the appropriate module with the handset, wireless communication in a number of geographic locations may be achieved.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于通过单个天线无线传输信息的通信系统。 通信系统包括手机和能够耦合到手机的一个或多个模块。 手机处理接收和发送的基带信息信号,并通过其天线发送和接收射频(RF)信息信号。 每个模块可拆卸地耦合到手机,用于将基带信息信号转换成用于传输的RF信息信号,并将接收的RF信息信号转换为基带信息信号。 每个可移除耦合的模块被优化以在耦合到手机时根据至少一个通信标准实现无线通信。 通过将适当的模块与手机耦合,可以实现多个地理位置的无线通信。

    CLOCK AND DATA DRIVERS WITH ENHANCED TRANSCONDUCTANCE AND SUPPRESSED OUTPUT COMMON-MODE
    10.
    发明申请
    CLOCK AND DATA DRIVERS WITH ENHANCED TRANSCONDUCTANCE AND SUPPRESSED OUTPUT COMMON-MODE 审中-公开
    具有增强的交叉和抑制输出通用模式的时钟和数据驱动器

    公开(公告)号:US20160254793A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-09-01

    申请号:US15029777

    申请日:2014-11-05

    Abstract: Methods, apparatus, and means for maintaining a low output common-mode voltage in a driver are provided. One example apparatus includes a first differential amplifier stage configured to provide a differential output for the apparatus; and a second differential amplifier stage configured to drive the first differential amplifier stage, the second differential amplifier stage including a pair of pre-driver amplifiers, a pair of n-stage circuits, and an input skew averaging circuit, wherein each of the pair of n-stage units is split into two half blocks. The input skew averaging circuit is configured to suppress the output common-mode voltage by driving the blocks with complementary digital inputs to average out a skew in a gate-to-source voltage of the pair of n-stage circuits. For certain aspects, two feed-forward capacitors may be added to enhance the transconductance and operating speed of main transistors of the first differential amplifier stage.

    Abstract translation: 提供了用于在驱动器中维持低输出共模电压的方法,装置和装置。 一个示例性设备包括:第一差分放大器级,被配置为提供用于该设备的差分输出; 以及第二差分放大器级,被配置为驱动所述第一差分放大器级,所述第二差分放大器级包括一对预驱动器放大器,一对n级电路和输入偏差平均电路,其中, n级单元分为两个半块。 输入偏斜平均电路被配置为通过用互补数字输入驱动块来抑制输出共模电压,以平均一对n级电路的栅极至源极电压的偏移。 对于某些方面,可以添加两个前馈电容器以增强第一差分放大器级的主晶体管的跨导和工作速度。

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