公开(公告)号：US07486114B2

公开(公告)日：2009-02-03

申请号：US11383821

申请日：2006-05-17

Applicant: Minhan Chen ,  Louis Hsu ,  Joseph Natonio ,  Karl D. Selander ,  Michael A. Sorna ,  Steven J. Zier

Inventor： Minhan Chen ,  Louis Hsu ,  Joseph Natonio ,  Karl D. Selander ,  Michael A. Sorna ,  Steven J. Zier

IPC: H03K5/19

CPC classification number: H04L25/0274 ,  H04L25/0296

Abstract: A signal detector and method to detect the presence or absence of an incoming differential signal. The method nullifies the DC off-set of the signal detector so that it can detect a signal within a very narrow window. The common mode levels of the signal and reference paths are used for calibration which is done automatically by use of an embedded algorithm residing in a digital block. The calibration range and resolution are predetermined to cope with the technology, modeling, design methodology and human error.

Abstract translation: 一种用于检测输入差分信号的存在或不存在的信号检测器和方法。 该方法使信号检测器的DC偏移无效，使得其可以在非常窄的窗口内检测信号。 信号和参考路径的共模电平用于通过使用位于数字块中的嵌入式算法自动完成的校准。 预定校准范围和分辨率，以应对技术，建模，设计方法和人为错误。

公开(公告)号：US20070271054A1

公开(公告)日：2007-11-22

申请号：US11383821

申请日：2006-05-17

Applicant: Minhan Chen ,  Louis Hsu ,  Joseph Natonio ,  Karl D. Selander ,  Michael A. Sorna ,  Steven J. Zier

Inventor： Minhan Chen ,  Louis Hsu ,  Joseph Natonio ,  Karl D. Selander ,  Michael A. Sorna ,  Steven J. Zier

IPC: G06F19/00

CPC classification number: H04L25/0274 ,  H04L25/0296

Abstract: A signal detector and method detect the presence or absence of an incoming differential signal. The method nullifies the DC off-set of the signal detector so that it can detect a signal within a very narrow window. The common mode levels of the signal and reference paths are used for calibration which is done automatically by use of an embedded algorithm residing in a digital block. The calibration range and resolution are predetermined to cope with the technology, modeling, design methodology and human error.

Abstract translation: 信号检测器和方法检测输入差分信号的存在或不存在。 该方法使信号检测器的DC偏移无效，使得其可以在非常窄的窗口内检测信号。 信号和参考路径的共模电平用于通过使用位于数字块中的嵌入式算法自动完成的校准。 预定校准范围和分辨率，以应对技术，建模，设计方法和人为错误。

公开(公告)号：US06949981B2

公开(公告)日：2005-09-27

申请号：US10708233

申请日：2004-02-18

Applicant: Joseph Natonio ,  Michael A. Sorna

Inventor： Joseph Natonio ,  Michael A. Sorna

IPC: H03L7/00 ,  H03L7/099 ,  H03L7/10 ,  H03L7/18

CPC classification number: H03L7/099 ,  H03L7/10 ,  H03L7/18

Abstract: A voltage controlled oscillator (VCO) is provided which includes a threshold level setting circuit operable to set a lower variable threshold level and to set an upper variable threshold level. The VCO includes a frequency band selection unit operable to adjust a frequency band setting of the VCO to one of a plurality of frequency band settings. The VCO further includes a comparator operable to determine whether a control voltage of the VCO falls between the lower threshold level and the upper threshold level. The VCO further includes a threshold adjustment and calibration circuit operable to maintain the frequency band setting when the control voltage falls between the lower and upper threshold levels. Otherwise, when the control voltage lies below the lower threshold level, the lower threshold level is adjusted downward and the upper threshold level is adjusted upward, and when the control voltage lies above the upper threshold level, the frequency band selection is increased to a next higher frequency band.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种压控振荡器（VCO），其包括阈值电平设置电路，其可操作以设置较低的可变阈值电平并设置较高的可变阈值电平。 VCO包括频带选择单元，其可操作以将VCO的频带设置调整为多个频带设置中的一个。 VCO还包括比较器，其可操作以确定VCO的控制电压是否落在下阈值电平和上阈值电平之间。 VCO还包括阈值调整和校准电路，其可操作以在控制电压落在下限和上限阈值水平之间时维持频带设置。 否则，当控制电压低于下阈值电平时，下阈值电平向下调整，上阈值电平向上调整，当控制电压高于上阈值电平时，频段选择增加到下一阈值 较高频段。

公开(公告)号：US20050179501A1

公开(公告)日：2005-08-18

申请号：US10708233

申请日：2004-02-18

Applicant: Joseph Natonio ,  Michael Sorna

Inventor： Joseph Natonio ,  Michael Sorna

IPC: H03L7/00 ,  H03L7/099 ,  H03L7/10 ,  H03L7/18

CPC classification number: H03L7/099 ,  H03L7/10 ,  H03L7/18

Abstract: A voltage controlled oscillator (VCO) is provided which includes a threshold level setting circuit operable to set a lower variable threshold level and to set an upper variable threshold level. The VCO includes a frequency band selection unit operable to adjust a frequency band setting of the VCO to one of a plurality of frequency band settings. The VCO further includes a comparator operable to determine whether a control voltage of the VCO falls between the lower threshold level and the upper threshold level. The VCO further includes a threshold adjustment and calibration circuit operable to maintain the frequency band setting when the control voltage falls between the lower and upper threshold levels. Otherwise, when the control voltage lies below the lower threshold level, the lower threshold level is adjusted downward and the upper threshold level is adjusted upward, and when the control voltage lies above the upper threshold level, the frequency band selection is increased to a next higher frequency band.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种压控振荡器（VCO），其包括阈值电平设置电路，其可操作以设置较低的可变阈值电平并设置较高的可变阈值电平。 VCO包括频带选择单元，其可操作以将VCO的频带设置调整为多个频带设置中的一个。 VCO还包括比较器，其可操作以确定VCO的控制电压是否落在下阈值电平和上阈值电平之间。 VCO还包括阈值调整和校准电路，其可操作以在控制电压落在下限和上限阈值水平之间时维持频带设置。 否则，当控制电压低于下阈值电平时，下阈值电平向下调整，上阈值电平向上调整，当控制电压高于上阈值电平时，频段选择增加到下一阈值 较高频段。

公开(公告)号：US08686884B2

公开(公告)日：2014-04-01

申请号：US13586176

申请日：2012-08-15

Applicant: Steven J. Baumgartner ,  William D. Corti ,  Joseph Natonio

Inventor： Steven J. Baumgartner ,  William D. Corti ,  Joseph Natonio

IPC: H03M1/10

CPC classification number: H03M1/109 ,  H03M1/66

Abstract: A system and method for testing digital to analog converters (DAC) in a serial interface having a comparator to receive an input signal and a local offset signal is disclosed. A first DAC selectably provides one of a global offset to the input signal during a normal mode of operation and a first test signal to the comparator during a test mode of operation. A second DAC selectably provides one of the local offset signals to the comparator during the normal mode of operation and a second test signal to the comparator during the test mode of operation. A test module may cause the first DAC to determine a first test signal to provide to the local offset input of the comparator and may cause the second DAC to incrementally change a test signal provided to the comparator.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于在具有用于接收输入信号和本地偏移信号的比较器的串行接口中测试数模转换器（DAC）的系统和方法。 在操作的正常模式期间，第一DAC可选地提供输入信号的全局偏移中的一个，以及在测试操作模式期间向比较器提供第一测试信号。 第二DAC在正常操作模式期间可选地将一个局部偏置信号提供给比较器，并且在测试操作模式期间将第二测试信号提供给比较器。 测试模块可以使得第一DAC确定第一测试信号以提供给比较器的本地偏移输入，并且可以使得第二DAC递增地改变提供给比较器的测试信号。

公开(公告)号：US08219040B2

公开(公告)日：2012-07-10

申请号：US11769128

申请日：2007-06-27

Applicant: Louis L. Hsu ,  Hayden C. Cranford, Jr. ,  Joseph Natonio ,  James D. Rockrohr ,  Huihao Xu ,  Steven J. Zier

Inventor： Louis L. Hsu ,  Hayden C. Cranford, Jr. ,  Joseph Natonio ,  James D. Rockrohr ,  Huihao Xu ,  Steven J. Zier

IPC: H04B1/02

CPC classification number: H04L25/0286 ,  H04L25/0272

Abstract: A method is provided for operating a transmitter integrated in a microelectronic element. In a calibration phase, a plurality of operational parameters are stored for controlling a frequency response of the transmitter under each of a plurality of corresponding operating conditions. Upon detecting an operating condition such as a temperature or power supply voltage level, the corresponding stored operational parameter is applied to the transmitter to control the frequency response.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于操作集成在微电子元件中的发射器的方法。 在校准阶段中，存储多个操作参数，用于在多个对应的操作条件中的每一个下控制发射机的频率响应。 在检测到诸如温度或电源电压电平的操作条件时，将相应的存储的操作参数应用于发射机以控制频率响应。

公开(公告)号：US07974304B2

公开(公告)日：2011-07-05

申请号：US11759396

申请日：2007-06-07

Applicant: Huihao Xu ,  Joseph Natonio ,  James D. Rockrohr ,  Michael A. Sorna

Inventor： Huihao Xu ,  Joseph Natonio ,  James D. Rockrohr ,  Michael A. Sorna

IPC: H04L12/43

CPC classification number: G06F13/4286

Abstract: An integrated microelectronic serial driver is provided which is operable to transmit a differential pattern signal during a burst interval and a predetermined common mode voltage level during a second interval between adjacent burst intervals, the serial driver including at least one pre-driver and a driver coupled to an output of the pre-driver for transmitting the differential communication signal. A switching circuit is operable to switch the serial driver between a first power supply voltage level for the burst interval and the predetermined common mode voltage level, wherein the predetermined common mode voltage level is independent of variations in power supply voltage conditions and temperature conditions.

Abstract translation: 提供集成的微电子串行驱动器，其可操作以在相邻突发间隔期间的第二间隔期间在突发间隔期间和预定共模电压电平期间发送​​差分模式信号，所述串行驱动器包括至少一个预驱动器和耦合的驱动器 到用于发送差分通信信号的预驱动器的输出。 开关电路可操作以在脉冲串间隔的第一电源电压电平和预定共模电压电平之间切换串行驱动器，其中预定共模电压电平与电源电压条件和温度条件的变化无关。

公开(公告)号：US20090300562A1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-03

申请号：US12154796

申请日：2008-05-27

Applicant: Huihao Xu ,  Joseph Natonio ,  James D. Rockrohr ,  Michael A. Sorna

Inventor： Huihao Xu ,  Joseph Natonio ,  James D. Rockrohr ,  Michael A. Sorna

IPC: G06F17/50

CPC classification number: G06F13/4295

Abstract: A design structure is provided for a microelectronic serial driver. The serial driver is operable to transmit a differential pattern signal during a burst interval and a predetermined common mode voltage level during a second interval between adjacent burst intervals, the serial driver including at least one pre-driver and a driver coupled to an output of the pre-driver for transmitting the differential communication signal. A switching circuit is operable to switch the serial driver between a first power supply voltage level for the burst interval and the predetermined common mode voltage level, wherein the predetermined common mode voltage level is independent of variations in power supply voltage conditions and temperature conditions.

Abstract translation: 为微电子串行驱动器提供了一种设计结构。 串行驱动器可操作以在相邻突发间隔期间的第二间隔期间在突发间隔期间和预定共模电压电平期间发送​​差分模式信号，该串行驱动器包括至少一个预驱动器和耦合到该输出的驱动器 用于发送差分通信信号的预驱动器。 开关电路可操作以在脉冲串间隔的第一电源电压电平和预定共模电压电平之间切换串行驱动器，其中预定共模电压电平与电源电压条件和温度条件的变化无关。

公开(公告)号：US20080304509A1

公开(公告)日：2008-12-11

申请号：US11759396

申请日：2007-06-07

Applicant: Huihao Xu ,  Joseph Natonio ,  James D. Rockrohr ,  Michael A. Sorna

Inventor： Huihao Xu ,  Joseph Natonio ,  James D. Rockrohr ,  Michael A. Sorna

IPC: H04L12/43

CPC classification number: G06F13/4286

Abstract: An integrated microelectronic serial driver is provided which is operable to transmit a differential pattern signal during a burst interval and a predetermined common mode voltage level during a second interval between adjacent burst intervals, the serial driver including at least one pre-driver and a driver coupled to an output of the pre-driver for transmitting the differential communication signal. A switching circuit is operable to switch the serial driver between a first power supply voltage level for the burst interval and the predetermined common mode voltage level, wherein the predetermined common mode voltage level is independent of variations in power supply voltage conditions and temperature conditions.

Abstract translation: 提供集成的微电子串行驱动器，其可操作以在相邻突发间隔期间的第二间隔期间在突发间隔期间和预定共模电压电平期间发送​​差分模式信号，所述串行驱动器包括至少一个预驱动器和耦合的驱动器 到用于发送差分通信信号的预驱动器的输出。 开关电路可操作以在脉冲串间隔的第一电源电压电平和预定共模电压电平之间切换串行驱动器，其中预定共模电压电平与电源电压条件和温度条件的变化无关。

公开(公告)号：US08219041B2

公开(公告)日：2012-07-10

申请号：US11985963

申请日：2007-11-19

Applicant: Louis L. Hsu ,  Hayden C. Cranford, Jr. ,  Joseph Natonio ,  James D. Rockrohr ,  Huihao Xu ,  Steven J. Zier

Inventor： Louis L. Hsu ,  Hayden C. Cranford, Jr. ,  Joseph Natonio ,  James D. Rockrohr ,  Huihao Xu ,  Steven J. Zier

IPC: H04B1/02

CPC classification number: H04L25/0286 ,  H04L25/03343

Abstract: A design structure embodied in a machine-readable medium used in a design process provides a transmitter having a frequency response controllable in accordance with an operational parameter, and may include a storage operable to store operational parameters for controlling a frequency response of the transmitter under each of a plurality of corresponding operating conditions. A sensor can be used to detect an operating condition. In response to a change in the detected operating condition, a stored operational parameter corresponding to the detected operating condition can be used to control the frequency response of the transmitter.

Abstract translation: 体现在设计过程中使用的机器可读介质中的设计结构提供具有根据操作参数可控的频率响应的发射机，并且可以包括可操作地存储用于控制每个发射机的频率响应的操作参数的存储器 的多个相应的操作条件。 可以使用传感器来检测操作状态。 响应于检测到的操作条件的变化，可以使用与检测到的操作条件对应的存储的操作参数来控制发送器的频率响应。