Abstract:
The invention provides a signal receiving circuit applied to multiple digital video/audio transmission interface standards. The signal receiving circuit includes at least an input interface for receiving an input signal, and at least an interface circuit. The input interface includes a set of shared input terminals, a set of first separate input terminals for receiving an input signal corresponding to a first transmission specification with the set of shared input terminals, and a set of second separate input terminals for receiving an input signal corresponding to a second transmission specification with the set of shared input terminals. The interface circuit includes a control circuit coupled to the input interface for supplying a control signal, and a processing module coupled to the input interface and the control circuit for processing the input signal according to the control signal to generate an output signal.
Abstract:
A communication system capable of adjusting power consumed thereby is adapted for receiving connection information. The communication system includes first and second transceiving devices. The first transceiving device includes a transmitting end and a service end for receiving the connection information. The second transceiving device includes a receiving end capable of forming a communications link with the transmitting end. A power state of each of the first and second transceiving devices is switchable between a power-supplied mode and a power-saving mode. The power state alters status of the communications link.
Abstract:
A communication system capable of adjusting power consumed thereby is adapted for receiving connection information. The communication system includes first and second transceiving devices. The first transceiving device includes a transmitting end and a service end for receiving the connection information. The second transceiving device includes a receiving end capable of forming a communications link with the transmitting end. A power state of each of the first and second transceiving devices is switchable between a power-supplied mode and a power-saving mode. The power state alters status of the communications link.
Abstract:
The present invention discloses a signal receiving method for determining a transmission format of an input signal and a related signal receiving circuit. The signal receiving method includes: receiving the input signal; generating a signal detecting result corresponding to at least a signal transmission channel of a plurality of signal transmission channels according to an output result of the signal transmission channel; and determining the transmission format of the input signal according to the signal detecting result. The signal receiving circuit includes: an input interface, for receiving an input signal; a detecting module, for generating a signal detecting result corresponding to at least a signal transmission channel of a plurality of signal transmission channels according to an output result of the signal transmission channel; and a determining unit, for determining the transmission format of the input signal according to the signal detecting result.
Abstract:
A multi-phase clock generator for generating a set of multi-phase clock signals is disclosed. The multi-phase clock generator includes a signal generator, a phase adjusting circuit, and a phase interpolator. The signal generator generates a plurality of first clock signals according to a reference clock signal. The phase adjusting circuit, which is a phase rotator or a phase selecting circuit and coupled to the signal generator receives the first clock signals and adjusts the phases of the first clock signals according to a control signal to generate a plurality of second clock signals. The phase interpolator, which is coupled to the phase adjusting circuit, interpolates the second clock signals to generate the set of multi-phase clock signals.
Abstract:
An equalizer includes a first sampler, a second sampler, and an equalization circuit. The first sampler is used for sampling an input data to generate an output data, and the second sampler is used for sampling the input data to generate an edge information. The equalization circuit is coupled to the first sampler and the second sampler, and includes an equalization unit and a control unit. The equalization unit performs an equalization operation on an original input data in order to generate the input data according to a plurality of tap coefficients. The control unit is coupled to the equalization unit, for adjusting the plurality of tap coefficients according to the output data and the edge information.
Abstract:
The invention provides a signal receiving circuit applied to multiple digital video/audio transmission interface standards. The signal receiving circuit includes at least an input interface for receiving an input signal, and at least an interface circuit. The input interface includes a set of shared input terminals, a set of first separate input terminals for receiving an input signal corresponding to a first transmission specification with the set of shared input terminals, and a set of second separate input terminals for receiving an input signal corresponding to a second transmission specification with the set of shared input terminals. The interface circuit includes a control circuit coupled to the input interface for supplying a control signal, and a processing module coupled to the input interface and the control circuit for processing the input signal according to the control signal to generate an output signal.
Abstract:
The present invention discloses an impedance matching circuit with automatic adjustment and a method thereof. The impedance matching circuit comprises: a resistor, for receiving a reference voltage and generating a reference current; a detection unit, for detecting resistance variation and generating a plurality of comparison voltages according to said reference current; a comparison unit, for comparing said reference voltage with said comparison voltages, and generating a control signal; and a composite resistor unit, for receiving said control signal and generating a matched impedance. Therefore, a matched impedance value can be obtained within a designed range in despite of the manufacturing process and the operation environment.
Abstract:
An equalizer includes a first sampler, a second sampler, and an equalization circuit. The first sampler is used for sampling an input data to generate an output data, and the second sampler is used for sampling the input data to generate an edge information. The equalization circuit is coupled to the first sampler and the second sampler, and includes an equalization unit and a control unit. The equalization unit performs an equalization operation on an original input data in order to generate the input data according to a plurality of tap coefficients. The control unit is coupled to the equalization unit, for adjusting the plurality of tap coefficients according to the output data and the edge information.
Abstract:
The present invention discloses an output circuit that is able to adjust the output voltage slew rate and avoid short-circuit current, comprising: a control circuit for receiving an input data and generating a first set of control signals based on the input data; an output control device consisting of a first field effect transistor (FET) connected in series with a second field effect transistor (FET) and the point of connection is the output end for generating an output signal; a first capacitor having one end connected to a first working voltage and generates a first control voltage by charging/discharging on another end to control the gate of the first field effect transistor; a first switch for controlling charging/discharging of the first capacitor device based on the first set of control signals; a first current source for providing charging current for the first capacitor device; a second capacitor having one end connected to a second working voltage and generates a second control voltage by charging/discharging on another end to control the gate of the second field effect transistor; a second switch for controlling charging/discharging of the second capacitor device based on the first set of control signal; and a second current source providing charging current for the second capacitor device. The present invention adjusts output voltage slew rate of the output circuit by adjusting the time constant of the first and second capacitor devices.