Distributed relocatable voltage regulator
    1.
    发明授权
    Distributed relocatable voltage regulator 有权
    分布式可重定位电压调节器

    公开(公告)号:US07373629B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-05-13

    申请号:US11113615

    申请日:2005-04-25

    IPC分类号: G06F17/50 G05F1/40

    CPC分类号: H01L27/11898 H01L27/0207

    摘要: An apparatus comprising an integrated circuit having (i) a number of regions each pre-diffused and configured to be metal-programmed and (ii) a plurality of pins configured to connect the integrated circuit to a socket. A logic portion may be implemented on the integrated circuit (i) configured to implement integrated circuit operations and (ii) having one or more I/O connections and one or more supply connections. A first group of the pre-diffused regions are metal-programmed and coupled to said I/O connections. A second group of the pre-diffused regions are metal-programmed and coupled to the supply connections.

    摘要翻译: 一种包括集成电路的装置,其具有(i)多个区域,每个区域预扩散并被配置为金属编程;以及(ii)多个引脚,被配置为将集成电路连接到插座。 逻辑部分可以在被配置为实现集成电路操作的集成电路(i)上实现,并且(ii)具有一个或多个I / O连接和一个或多个供电连接。 预扩散区域的第一组被金属编程并耦合到所述I / O连接。 第二组预扩散区域是金属编程的,并且耦合到电源连接。

    Method of interconnect for multi-slot metal-mask programmable relocatable function placed in an I/O region
    2.
    发明授权
    Method of interconnect for multi-slot metal-mask programmable relocatable function placed in an I/O region 失效
    用于多槽金属掩模可编程可重定位功能的互连方法放置在I / O区域中

    公开(公告)号:US07292063B2

    公开(公告)日:2007-11-06

    申请号:US11120067

    申请日:2005-05-02

    IPC分类号: G06F7/38 H01L25/00

    摘要: A method for interconnecting sub-functions of metal-mask programmable functions that includes the steps of (A) forming a base layer of a platform application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) comprising a plurality of pre-diffused regions disposed around a periphery of the platform ASIC, (B) forming two or more sub-functions of a function with a metal mask set placed over a number of the plurality of pre-diffused regions of the platform application specific integrated circuit and (C) configuring one or more connection points in each of the two or more sub-functions such that interconnections between the two or more sub-functions are tool routable in a single layer. Each of the pre-diffused regions is configured to be metal-programmable.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于互连金属掩模可编程功能的子功能的方法,其包括以下步骤:(A)形成平台应用专用集成电路(ASIC)的基层,所述平台专用集成电路(ASIC)包括围绕所述平台周围设置的多个预扩散区域 ASIC,(B)形成功能的两个或更多个子功能,其中金属掩模集放置在平台应用专用集成电路的多个预扩散区域的数量上,以及(C)配置一个或多个连接点 两个或更多个子功能中的每一个,使得两个或多个子功能之间的互连是可在单个层中可路由的工具。 每个预扩散区域被配置为金属可编程的。

    Use of configurable mixed-signal building block functions to accomplish custom functions
    3.
    发明授权
    Use of configurable mixed-signal building block functions to accomplish custom functions 有权
    使用可配置的混合信号构建块功能来完成自定义功能

    公开(公告)号:US07478354B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-01-13

    申请号:US11133815

    申请日:2005-05-20

    IPC分类号: G06F17/50

    摘要: A method for producing a chip is disclosed. A first step of the method may involve fabricating the chip only up to and including a first metal layer during a first manufacturing phase such that an input/output (I/O) region of the chip has a plurality of slots, where each of the slots has a plurality of first transistors. A second step of the method may involve designing a plurality of upper metal layers above the first metal layer in response to a custom design created after the first fabricating has started, the upper metal layers interconnecting a plurality of the first transistors to form a plurality of mixed-signal building block functions. A third step of the method may involve fabricating the chip to add the upper metal layers during a second manufacturing phase.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种芯片的制造方法。 该方法的第一步可以包括在第一制造阶段期间仅制造直到并包括第一金属层的芯片,使得芯片的输入/输出(I / O)区域具有多个槽,其中, 槽具有多个第一晶体管。 该方法的第二步可以包括响应于在第一制造开始之后创建的定制设计来设计在第一金属层上方的多个上金属层,上金属层将多个第一晶体管互连以形成多个 混合信号构建块功能。 该方法的第三步可以涉及制造芯片以在第二制造阶段添加上金属层。

    Mixed-signal functions using R-cells
    4.
    发明授权
    Mixed-signal functions using R-cells 失效
    使用R单元的混合信号功能

    公开(公告)号:US07360178B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-04-15

    申请号:US11136180

    申请日:2005-05-24

    IPC分类号: G06F17/50

    摘要: A method for producing a chip is disclosed. A first step of the method may include fabricating the chip only up to and including a first metal layer such that a core region of the chip has an array of cells, each of the cells having a plurality of transistors. A second step generally involves designing a plurality of upper metal layers above the first metal layer in response to a custom design created after the first fabricating has started, the upper metal layers interconnecting a plurality of the cells to form (i) a mixed-signal module and (ii) a digital module, the mixed signal module generating at least one analog signal and at least one digital signal. In a third step, the method may include fabricating the chip to add the upper metal layers.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种芯片的制造方法。 该方法的第一步可以包括仅制造直到并包括第一金属层的芯片,使得芯片的芯区域具有单元阵列,每个单元具有多个晶体管。 第二步通常包括响应于在第一制造开始之后产生的定制设计而在第一金属层之上设计多个上金属层,上金属层互连多个单元以形成(i)混合信号 模块和(ii)数字模块,所述混合信号模块产生至少一个模拟信号和至少一个数字信号。 在第三步骤中,该方法可以包括制造芯片以添加上部金属层。

    Relocatable built-in self test (BIST) elements for relocatable mixed-signal elements
    5.
    发明授权
    Relocatable built-in self test (BIST) elements for relocatable mixed-signal elements 有权
    可重定位的内置自检(BIST)元素,用于可重定位的混合信号元素

    公开(公告)号:US07373622B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-05-13

    申请号:US11129547

    申请日:2005-05-13

    IPC分类号: G06F17/50

    CPC分类号: G01R31/31704 G01R31/3167

    摘要: An apparatus including a base layer of a platform application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a mixed-signal function and a built-in self test (BIST) function. The base layer of the platform ASIC generally includes a plurality of pre-diffused regions disposed around a periphery of the platform ASIC. Each of the pre-diffused regions is generally configured to be metal-programmable. The mixed-signal function may include two or more sub-functions formed with a metal mask set placed over a first number of the plurality of pre-diffused regions. The BIST function may be formed with a metal mask set placed over a second number of the plurality of pre-diffused regions. The BIST function may be configured to test the mixed-signal function and present a digital signal indicating an operating condition of the mixed-signal function.

    摘要翻译: 一种包括平台专用集成电路(ASIC)的基础层,混合信号功能和内置自检(BIST)功能的装置。 平台ASIC的基础层通常包括围绕平台ASIC的外围设置的多个预扩散区域。 每个预扩散区域通常被配置为金属可编程的。 混合信号功能可以包括由设置在多个预扩散区域的第一数量上的金属掩模组形成的两个或更多个子功能。 BIST功能可以形成有放置在多个预扩散区域的第二数量上的金属掩模组。 BIST功能可以被配置为测试混合信号功能并呈现指示混合信号功能的操作条件的数字信号。

    Relocatable mixed-signal functions
    6.
    发明授权
    Relocatable mixed-signal functions 有权
    可重定位混合信号功能

    公开(公告)号:US07305646B2

    公开(公告)日:2007-12-04

    申请号:US11125307

    申请日:2005-05-09

    IPC分类号: G06F17/50 H03K19/173

    CPC分类号: G06F17/5045

    摘要: An apparatus that may include a base layer of a platform application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) and a mixed-signal function. The base layer of the platform application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) generally comprises a plurality of pre-diffused regions disposed around a periphery of the platform ASIC. Each of the pre-diffused regions may be configured to be metal-programmable. The mixed-signal function may include two or more sub-functions formed with a metal mask set placed over a number of the plurality of pre-diffused regions.

    摘要翻译: 可以包括平台专用集成电路(ASIC)的基础层和混合信号功能的装置。 平台应用专用集成电路(ASIC)的基层通常包括围绕平台ASIC的外围设置的多个预扩散区域。 每个预扩散区域可以被配置为金属可编程的。 混合信号功能可以包括由置于多个预扩散区域的多个上的金属掩模组形成的两个或更多个子功能。

    Configurable I/Os for multi-chip modules
    7.
    发明授权
    Configurable I/Os for multi-chip modules 失效
    可配置的多芯片模块I / O

    公开(公告)号:US07259586B2

    公开(公告)日:2007-08-21

    申请号:US11115561

    申请日:2005-04-27

    IPC分类号: H03K19/173

    摘要: An apparatus comprising an integrated circuit and a logic portion. The integrated circuit may have a plurality of regions each (i) pre-diffused and configured to be metal-programmed and (ii) configured to connect the integrated circuit to a socket. The logic portion may be implemented on the integrated circuit. The plurality of metal programmable regions are each (i) independently programmable and (ii) located in one of said pre-diffused regions. Each of the metal programmable regions comprises (a) a regulator section configured to generate an operating voltage from a common supply voltage, (b) a logic section configured to implement integrated circuit functions and operate at the operating voltage, and (c) a level shifter configured to shift the operating voltage to an external voltage level.

    摘要翻译: 一种包括集成电路和逻辑部分的装置。 集成电路可以具有多个区域,每个区域(i)预扩散并被配置为金属编程,并且(ii)被配置为将集成电路连接到插座。 逻辑部分可以在集成电路上实现。 多个金属可编程区域各自(i)可独立编程,并且(ii)位于所述预扩散区域之一中。 每个金属可编程区域包括:(a)调节器部分,被配置为从公共电源电压产生工作电压,(b)逻辑部分,被配置为实现集成电路功能并在工作电压下工作,以及(c) 移位器被配置为将工作电压转换到外部电压电平。

    Magnetic tape drive having direct drive motor and extended head travel
    8.
    发明授权
    Magnetic tape drive having direct drive motor and extended head travel 失效
    磁带驱动器具有直接驱动电机和扩展头行程

    公开(公告)号:US5862009A

    公开(公告)日:1999-01-19

    申请号:US922508

    申请日:1997-09-03

    摘要: A magnetic tape drive having a motor with a magnetically shielded cavity or hole in one cover of the motor providing additional room for movement of a magnetic head. The cavity eliminates a mechanical interference problem, enabling direct drive of a roller (puck) combined with short overall drive height. In motors having an internal stator, some of the stator poles are eliminated and a magnetically shielded cavity is provided in the area where the stator poles are eliminated. In motors having an external stator, no stator modification is required and a shielded cavity provides access into an open area of the rotor. In addition, for motors having an external stator and sufficient magnetic shielding, a simple hole in one cover of the motor may be sufficient rather than a magnetically shielded cavity.

    摘要翻译: 一种磁带驱动器,其具有在电动机的一个盖中具有磁屏蔽空腔或孔的电机,为磁头的移动提供额外的空间。 该腔体消除了机械干扰问题,能够直接驱动滚子(圆盘),结合整体驱动高度短。 在具有内部定子的电动机中,消除了一些定子极,并且在定子极被消除的区域中设置有磁屏蔽腔。 在具有外部定子的电动机中,不需要定子修改,并且屏蔽腔提供进入转子的开放区域的通路。 此外,对于具有外部定子和足够的磁屏蔽的电动机,电动机的一个盖中的简单的孔可以是足够的,而不是磁屏蔽的腔。

    Circuits and methods for improved FET matching
    9.
    发明授权
    Circuits and methods for improved FET matching 有权
    改进FET匹配的电路和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08440512B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-05-14

    申请号:US13368985

    申请日:2012-02-08

    IPC分类号: H01L21/00

    摘要: The present inventions are related to systems and methods for pre-equalizer noise suppression in a data processing system. As an example, a data processing system is discussed that includes: a sample averaging circuit, a selector circuit, an equalizer circuit, and a mark detector circuit. The sample averaging circuit is operable to average corresponding data samples from at least a first read of a codeword and a second read of the codeword to yield an averaged output based at least in part on a framing signal. The selector circuit is operable to select one of the averaged output and the first read of the codeword as a selected output. The equalizer circuit is operable to equalize the selected output to yield an equalized output, and the mark detector circuit is operable to identify a location mark in the equalized output to yield the framing signal.

    摘要翻译: 本发明涉及用于数据处理系统中预均衡器噪声抑制的系统和方法。 作为示例,讨论了包括:采样平均电路,选择器电路,均衡器电路和标记检测器电路的数据处理系统。 采样平均电路可用于从码字的至少第一读取和码字的第二读取来平均对应的数据样本,以产生至少部分地基于成帧信号的平均输出。 选择器电路可操作以选择平均输出和码字的第一读取中的一个作为选择的输出。 均衡器电路可操作以均衡所选择的输出以产生均衡的输出,并且标记检测器电路可操作以识别均衡输出中的位置标记以产生成帧信号。

    Circuits and methods for improved FET matching
    10.
    发明授权
    Circuits and methods for improved FET matching 有权
    改进FET匹配的电路和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08134188B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-03-13

    申请号:US11838546

    申请日:2007-08-14

    IPC分类号: H01L29/80

    摘要: Various embodiments of the present invention provide circuits and methods for improved FET matching. As one example, such methods may include providing two or more transistors. Each of the transistors includes a channel that varies in cross-sectional width from the source to the drain, and the transistors are matched one to another.

    摘要翻译: 本发明的各种实施例提供了用于改进FET匹配的电路和方法。 作为一个示例,这样的方法可以包括提供两个或更多个晶体管。 每个晶体管包括从源极到漏极的截面宽度变化的沟道,并且晶体管彼此匹配。