公开(公告)号：US08786338B2

公开(公告)日：2014-07-22

申请号：US13295885

申请日：2011-11-14

Applicant: Vijay B. Rentala ,  Srinath M. Ramaswamy ,  Brian P. Ginsburg ,  Eunyoung Seok ,  Baher S. Haroun

Inventor： Vijay B. Rentala ,  Srinath M. Ramaswamy ,  Brian P. Ginsburg ,  Eunyoung Seok ,  Baher S. Haroun

IPC: H03L7/06 ,  G01S13/08 ,  H03L7/081 ,  G01S13/00 ,  H03L7/089

CPC classification number: G01S13/00 ,  G01S13/08 ,  H03K2005/00071 ,  H03L7/0812 ,  H03L7/0891

Abstract: A method for providing a plurality of narrow pulses is provided. A first pulse having a first width is received by a delay line having a plurality of delay cells. This first pulse has a first width. In response to this first pulse, a plurality of second pulses is generated by the delay line, where each second pulse has a second width that is less than the first width. First and second delay pulses are also generated by the delay line, and a delay for each delay cell in the delay line can then be adjusted if a rising edge of the second delay pulse is misaligned with a falling edge of the first delay pulse.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于提供多个窄脉冲的方法。 具有第一宽度的第一脉冲由具有多个延迟单元的延迟线接收。 该第一脉冲具有第一宽度。 响应于该第一脉冲，延迟线产生多个第二脉冲，其中每个第二脉冲具有小于第一宽度的第二宽度。 第一延迟脉冲和第二延迟脉冲也由延迟线产生，并且如果第二延迟脉冲的上升沿与第一延迟脉冲的下降沿不一致，则可延迟延迟线中的每个延迟单元的延迟。

公开(公告)号：US20130026586A1

公开(公告)日：2013-01-31

申请号：US13191157

申请日：2011-07-26

Applicant: Eunyoung Seok ,  Srinath Ramaswamy ,  Brian P. Ginsburg ,  Vijay B. Rentala ,  Baher Haroun

Inventor： Eunyoung Seok ,  Srinath Ramaswamy ,  Brian P. Ginsburg ,  Vijay B. Rentala ,  Baher Haroun

IPC: H01L31/115 ,  H05K1/11 ,  H05K1/00

CPC classification number: H01L31/08 ,  H01L2224/73204 ,  H05K3/3436 ,  H05K2201/10098

Abstract: An antenna is provided. This antenna is contained within a package that is secured to an IC (which allows radiation to propagated away for a printed circuit board so as to reduce interference), and this antenna includes two loop antennas that are shorted to ground and that “overlap” and includes a “via wall.” With this configuration, circular polarization can be achieved by varying the relative phases of the input signals, and the “via wall” improves efficiency by reducing surface waves.

Abstract translation: 提供天线。 该天线被包含在固定到IC（其允许辐射传播到印刷电路板以便减少干扰）的封装内，并且该天线包括两个短路到地的环形天线，并且重叠并且包括一个 通过墙。 通过这种配置，可以通过改变输入信号的相对相位来实现圆偏振，并且通孔减小表面波来提高效率。

公开(公告)号：US20120293217A1

公开(公告)日：2012-11-22

申请号：US13110769

申请日：2011-05-18

Applicant: Brian P. Ginsburg ,  Vijay B. Rentala ,  Srinath Ramaswamy ,  Baher Haroun ,  Eunyoung Seok

Inventor： Brian P. Ginsburg ,  Vijay B. Rentala ,  Srinath Ramaswamy ,  Baher Haroun ,  Eunyoung Seok

IPC: H03B1/00

CPC classification number: G06F1/26 ,  H03F1/305 ,  H03F3/195 ,  H03F3/72 ,  H03F2200/294 ,  H03F2200/453 ,  H03F2200/456 ,  H03F2200/459 ,  H03F2203/7215

Abstract: There are a variety of duty cycle systems, such as low noise amplifiers or LNAs, that have a large time varying current consumption, and parasitic inductances and resistance (usually from bondwires in the package) that can significantly affect supply currents. Thus, to compensate for these parasitics, a boost circuit is provided that allows for current to be supplied from a separate supply using a feedforward scheme to perform active decoupling.

Abstract translation: 有各种各样的占空比系统，如低噪声放大器或LNA，具有大的时变电流消耗，以及寄生电感和电阻（通常来自封装中的焊丝），可以显着影响电源电流。 因此，为了补偿这些寄生效应，提供了一种升压电路，其允许使用前馈方案从单独的电源提供电流以执行主动去耦。

公开(公告)号：US08519873B2

公开(公告)日：2013-08-27

申请号：US13229434

申请日：2011-09-09

Applicant: Venkatesh Srinivasan ,  Vijay B. Rentala ,  Victoria W. Limetkai ,  Baher Haroun

Inventor： Venkatesh Srinivasan ,  Vijay B. Rentala ,  Victoria W. Limetkai ,  Baher Haroun

IPC: H03M1/06

CPC classification number: H03M3/354 ,  H03M3/454 ,  H03M3/464

Abstract: In higher order sigma-delta modulators (SDMs), there are oftentimes errors introduced by the digital-to-analog (DAC) switches. Namely, parasitic capacitances associated with switches can introduce second harmonic spurs. Here, however, compensation circuits and buffers are provided. The buffers bias the switches in saturation, and the compensation circuits provide a “ground boost” for the buffers. The combination of the buffer and compensation circuit reduces the second harmonic spur, while also improving the Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) and Signal-to-Noise-plus-Distortion Ratio (SNDR).

Abstract translation: 在高阶Σ-Δ调制器（SDM）中，通常由数模转换器（DAC）引入误差。 即，与开关相关的寄生电容可以引入二次谐波杂散。 然而，这里提供补偿电路和缓冲器。 缓冲器将开关偏置在饱和状态，补偿电路为缓冲器提供“接地提升”。 缓冲器和补偿电路的组合减少了二次谐波杂散，同时也提高了信噪比（SNR）和信噪比加失真比（SNDR）。

公开(公告)号：US08476687B2

公开(公告)日：2013-07-02

申请号：US12888208

申请日：2010-09-22

Applicant: Brian P. Ginsburg ,  Vijay B. Rentala ,  Srinath M. Ramaswamy ,  Baher S. Haroun ,  Eungyoung Seok

Inventor： Brian P. Ginsburg ,  Vijay B. Rentala ,  Srinath M. Ramaswamy ,  Baher S. Haroun ,  Eungyoung Seok

IPC: H01L27/108 ,  H01L29/76 ,  H01L29/94 ,  H01L31/119

CPC classification number: H01L29/94 ,  H01L23/5223 ,  H01L23/5227 ,  H01L27/016 ,  H01L29/66181 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: Transmission lines employing transmission line units or elements within integrated circuits (ICs) are well-known. Typically, different heights for these transmission line units can vary the characteristics of the cell (and transmission line), and there is typically a tradeoff between impedance and space (layout) specifications. Here, a transmission line is provided, which is generally comprised of elements of the same general width, but having differing or tapered heights that allow for impedance adjustments for high frequency applications (i.e., 160 GHz). For example, a transmission line that is coupled to a balun, with the transmission line units decreasing in height near the balun's center tap to adjust the impedance of the transmission line for the balun, is shown.

Abstract translation: 在集成电路（IC）中使用传输线单元或元件的传输线是公知的。 通常，这些传输线单元的不同高度可以改变电池（和传输线）的特性，并且通常在阻抗和空间（布局）规格之间进行权衡。 这里，提供传输线，其通常由相同的一般宽度的元件组成，但是具有允许用于高频应用（即，160GHz）的阻抗调整的不同或锥度的高度。 例如，示出了耦合到平衡 - 不平衡转换器的传输线，其中传输线单元在平衡不平衡变压器中心抽头附近降低高度以调整用于平衡 - 不平衡变换器的传输线的阻抗。

公开(公告)号：US20130059551A1

公开(公告)日：2013-03-07

申请号：US13227254

申请日：2011-09-07

Applicant: Brian P. Ginsburg ,  Eunyoung Seok ,  Vijay B. Rentala ,  Srinath Ramaswamy ,  Baher Haroun

Inventor： Brian P. Ginsburg ,  Eunyoung Seok ,  Vijay B. Rentala ,  Srinath Ramaswamy ,  Baher Haroun

IPC: H04B1/44

CPC classification number: H04B1/44 ,  H01L23/49816 ,  H01L23/66 ,  H01L24/16 ,  H01L2223/6677 ,  H01L2224/16225 ,  H01L2224/32225 ,  H01L2224/73204 ,  H01L2924/14 ,  H01L2924/15321 ,  H01Q21/0006 ,  H01Q21/061 ,  H01Q23/00 ,  H01L2924/00012

Abstract: An apparatus is provided. A plurality of transceiver antennas are arranged to form a phased array, where each antenna include a differential transmit antenna and a differential receive antenna arranged in a first pattern. A plurality of transceivers are arranged in a second pattern that is substantially symmetrical, and each transceiver is associated with at least one of the transceiver antennas and includes a feed network. Each feed network has a power amplifier (PA), a first matching network that is coupled between the PA and its associated transmit antenna so as to translate the phase of each differential transmit signal, a low noise amplifier (LNA), and a second matching network that is coupled between the LNA and its associated receive antenna so as to translate the phase of each differential receive signal.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种装置。 多个收发天线被布置成形成相控阵列，其中每个天线包括以第一模式布置的差分发射天线和差分接收天线。 多个收发器以基本上对称的第二图案布置，并且每个收发器与至少一个收发器天线相关联并且包括馈送网络。 每个馈送网络具有功率放大器（PA），第一匹配网络耦合在PA与其相关联的发射天线之间，以便平移每个差分发射信号的相位，低噪声放大器（LNA）和第二匹配 网络，其耦合在LNA及其相关联的接收天线之间，以便平移每个差分接收信号的相位。

公开(公告)号：US20120068238A1

公开(公告)日：2012-03-22

申请号：US12888208

申请日：2010-09-22

Applicant: Brian P. Ginsburg ,  Vijay B. Rentala ,  Srinath M. Ramaswamy ,  Baher S. Haroun ,  Eunyoung Seok

Inventor： Brian P. Ginsburg ,  Vijay B. Rentala ,  Srinath M. Ramaswamy ,  Baher S. Haroun ,  Eunyoung Seok

IPC: H01L29/94

CPC classification number: H01L29/94 ,  H01L23/5223 ,  H01L23/5227 ,  H01L27/016 ,  H01L29/66181 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: Transmission lines employing transmission line units or elements within integrated circuits (ICs) are well-known. Typically, different heights for these transmission line units can vary the characteristics of the cell (and transmission line), and there is typically a tradeoff between impedance and space (layout) specifications. Here, a transmission line is provided, which is generally comprised of elements of the same general width, but having differing or tapered heights that allow for impedance adjustments for high frequency applications (i.e., 160 GHz). For example, a transmission line that is coupled to a balun, with the transmission line units decreasing in height near the balun's center tap to adjust the impedance of the transmission line for the balun, is shown.

Abstract translation: 在集成电路（IC）中使用传输线单元或元件的传输线是公知的。 通常，这些传输线单元的不同高度可以改变电池（和传输线）的特性，并且通常在阻抗和空间（布局）规格之间进行权衡。 这里，提供传输线，其通常由相同的一般宽度的元件组成，但是具有允许用于高频应用（即，160GHz）的阻抗调整的不同或锥度的高度。 例如，示出了耦合到平衡 - 不平衡转换器的传输线，其中传输线单元在平衡不平衡变压器中心抽头附近降低高度以调整用于平衡 - 不平衡变换器的传输线的阻抗。

公开(公告)号：US20120062286A1

公开(公告)日：2012-03-15

申请号：US12878484

申请日：2010-09-09

Applicant: Brian P. Ginsburg ,  Vijay B. Rentala ,  Srinath M. Ramaswamy ,  Baher S. Haroun ,  Eunyoung Seok

Inventor： Brian P. Ginsburg ,  Vijay B. Rentala ,  Srinath M. Ramaswamy ,  Baher S. Haroun ,  Eunyoung Seok

IPC: H03L7/08

CPC classification number: H03F3/2171 ,  H01Q1/2283 ,  H01Q3/26 ,  H03B5/1212 ,  H03B5/1228 ,  H03B2200/0074 ,  H03F3/245 ,  H03F3/45188 ,  H03L7/18

Abstract: Microelectronics have now developed to the point where radiation within the terahertz frequency range can be generated and used. Here, an integrated circuit or IC is provided that includes a phased array radar system, which uses terahertz radiation. In order to accomplish this, several features are employed; namely, a lower frequency signal is propagated to transceivers, which multiplies the frequency up to the desired frequency range. To overcome the losses from the multiplication, an injection locked voltage controlled oscillator (ILVCO) is used, and a high frequency power amplifier (PA) can then be used to amplify the signal for transmission.

Abstract translation: 微电子学已经发展到可以产生和使用太赫兹频率范围内的辐射的地步。 这里，提供了一种集成电路或IC，其包括使用太赫兹辐射的相控阵雷达系统。 为了实现这一点，采用了几个特征; 即，较低频率信号被传播到收发器，收发机将频率乘以所需的频率范围。 为了克服乘法的损耗，使用注入锁定电压控制振荡器（ILVCO），然后可以使用高频功率放大器（PA）来放大信号进行传输。

公开(公告)号：US08842046B2

公开(公告)日：2014-09-23

申请号：US13189135

申请日：2011-07-22

Applicant: Eunyoung Seok ,  Brian P. Ginsburg ,  Baher Haroun ,  Srinath Ramaswamy ,  Vijay B. Rentala

Inventor： Eunyoung Seok ,  Brian P. Ginsburg ,  Baher Haroun ,  Srinath Ramaswamy ,  Vijay B. Rentala

IPC: H01Q7/00 ,  H01Q23/00 ,  H01Q1/38

CPC classification number: H01Q7/00 ,  H01Q23/00

Abstract: A loop antenna is provided. The apparatus comprises a substrate, a first metallization layer, and a second metallization layer. The substrate has first and second feed terminals and a ground terminal. The first metallization layer is disposed over the substrate and includes a first window conductive region, a first conductive region, a second conductive region, and a third conductive region. The first conductive region is disposed over and is in electrical contact with the first feed terminal; it is also is substantially circular and located within the first window region. The second conductive region is disposed over and is in electrical contact with the second feed terminal; it is also substantially circular and is located within the first window region. The a third conductive region is disposed over and is in electrical contact with the ground terminal, and the third conductive region substantially surrounds the first window region. The second metallization layer is disposed over and is in electrical contact with the first, second, and third conductive regions of the first metallization layer, and the second metallization layer includes a second window region that is at least partially aligned with the first window region.

Abstract translation: 提供环形天线。 该装置包括基底，第一金属化层和第二金属化层。 基板具有第一和第二馈电端子和接地端子。 第一金属化层设置在衬底上，并且包括第一窗口导电区域，第一导电区域，第二导电区域和第三导电区域。 第一导电区域设置在第一馈电端子上并与第一馈电端子电接触; 它也是基本圆形的并且位于第一窗口区域内。 第二导电区域设置在第二馈电端子上并与第二馈电端子电接触; 它也基本上是圆形的并且位于第一窗口区域内。 第三导电区域设置在接地端子之上并与接地端子电接触，并且第三导电区域基本上围绕第一窗口区域。 第二金属化层设置在第一金属化层的第一，第二和第三导电区域之上并与第一金属化层的第一，第二和第三导电区域电接触，并且第二金属化层包括至少部分地与第一窗口区域对准的第二窗口区域。

公开(公告)号：US20120261579A1

公开(公告)日：2012-10-18

申请号：US13085264

申请日：2011-04-12

Applicant: Srinath M. Ramaswamy ,  Vijay B. Rentala ,  Brian P. Ginsburg ,  Baher S. Haroun ,  Eunyoung Seok

Inventor： Srinath M. Ramaswamy ,  Vijay B. Rentala ,  Brian P. Ginsburg ,  Baher S. Haroun ,  Eunyoung Seok

IPC: G01J5/26 ,  G01J5/02

CPC classification number: H01Q3/26 ,  G01S7/288 ,  G01S13/426

Abstract: A method for determining the position of a target is provided. Several emitted pulses of terahertz radiations are emitted from a phased array (which has several transceivers) in consecutive cycles (typically). These emitted pulses are generally configured to be reflected by a target so as to be received by the phased array within a scan range (which includes a digitization window with several sampling periods). Output signals from each of the transceivers are then combined to generate a combined signal for each cycle. The combined signal in each sampling period within the digitization window for emitted pulses is averaged to generate an averaged signal for each sampling period within the digitization window. These averaged signals are then digitized.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于确定目标位置的方法。 几个发射的太赫兹辐射脉冲从相控阵列（其具有几个收发器）以连续的周期（通常）发射。 这些发射脉冲通常被配置为被目标物反射，以便在扫描范围内包括相控阵列（其包括具有多个采样周期的数字化窗口）。 然后将来自每个收发器的输出信号组合以产生每个周期的组合信号。 在发射脉冲的数字化窗口内的每个采样周期中的组合信号被平均以产生数字化窗口内的每个采样周期的平均信号。 然后将这些平均信号数字化。