High-speed serial data receiver architecture
    1.
    发明申请
    High-speed serial data receiver architecture 有权
    高速串行数据接收机架构

    公开(公告)号:US20070041455A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-02-22

    申请号:US11361192

    申请日:2006-02-23

    IPC分类号: H04L25/00

    CPC分类号: H04L1/243 H04L25/03878

    摘要: Serial data signal receiver circuitry for inclusion on a PLD includes a plurality of equalizer circuits that are connected in series and that are individually controllable so that collectively they can compensate for a wide range of possible input signal attenuation characteristics. Other circuit features may be connected in relation to the equalizer circuits to give the receiver circuitry other capabilities. For example, these other features may include various types of loop-back test circuits, controllable termination resistance, controllable common mode voltage, and a controllable threshold for detection of an input signal. Various aspects of control of the receiver circuitry may be programmable.

    摘要翻译: 用于包含在PLD中的串行数据信号接收器电路包括串联连接并且可单独控制的多个均衡器电路,使得它们可以统一地补偿宽范围的可能的输入信号衰减特性。 其他电路特征可以相对于均衡器电路连接以给予接收机电路其他能力。 例如,这些其他特征可以包括各种类型的环回测试电路,可控终端电阻,可控共模电压以及用于检测输入信号的可控阈值。 接收器电路的控制的各个方面可以是可编程的。

    Programmable receiver equalization circuitry and methods
    2.
    发明授权
    Programmable receiver equalization circuitry and methods 有权
    可编程接收机均衡电路和方法

    公开(公告)号:US07697600B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-04-13

    申请号:US11182658

    申请日:2005-07-14

    IPC分类号: H03H7/30

    摘要: Data signals transmitted over transmission media suffer from attenuation caused by the transmission media. Equalization circuitry may be provided to compensate for attenuation caused by the transmission media. Equalization circuitry may include multiple stages arranged in series to allow the frequency responses of the stages to aggregate together. Each stage may be programmable to insert a zero, which causes the frequency response of the stage to increase in magnitude by 20 dB/decade. The frequency location of the zero may also be programmable to allow each stage to contribute a certain amount of gain for a specific frequency. Each stage may also be programmable to determine the location of poles for reduction of high frequency noise and cross-talk cancellation.

    摘要翻译: 通过传输介质传输的数据信号遭受由传输介质引起的衰减。 可以提供均衡电路以补偿由传输介质引起的衰减。 均衡电路可以包括串联布置的多个级,以允许级的频率响应聚合在一起。 每个级可以是可编程的,以插入一个零,这使得该级的频率响应在幅度上增加20dB /十倍。 零的频率位置也可以是可编程的,以允许每个级对特定频率贡献一定量的增益。 每个阶段也可以被编程以确定用于降低高频噪声和串扰取消的极点的位置。

    Programmable receiver equalization circuitry and methods
    3.
    发明申请
    Programmable receiver equalization circuitry and methods 有权
    可编程接收机均衡电路和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20070014344A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-01-18

    申请号:US11182658

    申请日:2005-07-14

    IPC分类号: H03H7/30

    摘要: Data signals transmitted over transmission media suffer from attenuation caused by the transmission media. Equalization circuitry may be provided to compensate for attenuation caused by the transmission media. Equalization circuitry may include multiple stages arranged in series to allow the frequency responses of the stages to aggregate together. Each stage may be programmable to insert a zero, which causes the frequency response of the stage to increase in magnitude by 20 dB/decade. The frequency location of the zero may also be programmable to allow each stage to contribute a certain amount of gain for a specific frequency. Each stage may also be programmable to determine the location of poles for reduction of high frequency noise and cross-talk cancellation.

    摘要翻译: 通过传输介质传输的数据信号遭受由传输介质引起的衰减。 可以提供均衡电路以补偿由传输介质引起的衰减。 均衡电路可以包括串联布置的多个级,以允许级的频率响应聚合在一起。 每个级可以是可编程的,以插入一个零,这使得该级的频率响应在幅度上增加20dB /十倍。 零的频率位置也可以是可编程的,以允许每个级对特定频率贡献一定量的增益。 每个阶段也可以被编程以确定用于降低高频噪声和串扰取消的极点的位置。

    High-speed serial data receiver architecture
    4.
    发明授权
    High-speed serial data receiver architecture 有权
    高速串行数据接收机架构

    公开(公告)号:US07702011B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-04-20

    申请号:US11361192

    申请日:2006-02-23

    IPC分类号: H03H7/30

    CPC分类号: H04L1/243 H04L25/03878

    摘要: Serial data signal receiver circuitry for inclusion on a PLD includes a plurality of equalizer circuits that are connected in series and that are individually controllable so that collectively they can compensate for a wide range of possible input signal attenuation characteristics. Other circuit features may be connected in relation to the equalizer circuits to give the receiver circuitry other capabilities. For example, these other features may include various types of loop-back test circuits, controllable termination resistance, controllable common mode voltage, and a controllable threshold for detection of an input signal. Various aspects of control of the receiver circuitry may be programmable.

    摘要翻译: 用于包含在PLD中的串行数据信号接收器电路包括串联连接并且可单独控制的多个均衡器电路,使得它们可以统一地补偿宽范围的可能的输入信号衰减特性。 其他电路特征可以相对于均衡器电路连接以给予接收机电路其他能力。 例如,这些其他特征可以包括各种类型的环回测试电路,可控终端电阻,可控共模电压以及用于检测输入信号的可控阈值。 接收器电路的控制的各个方面可以是可编程的。

    Adaptive equalization methods and apparatus for programmable logic devices
    5.
    发明授权
    Adaptive equalization methods and apparatus for programmable logic devices 有权
    用于可编程逻辑器件的自适应均衡方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US07773668B1

    公开(公告)日:2010-08-10

    申请号:US10762864

    申请日:2004-01-21

    IPC分类号: H03H7/30 H03H7/40

    摘要: A programmable logic device is provided with adaptive equalization circuitry that is programmable in one or more respects. Examples of the programmable aspects of the equalization circuitry are (1) the number of taps used, (2) whether integer or fractional spaced taps are used, (3) what starting values are used in the computation of coefficient values, (4) whether satisfactory coefficient values are computed only once or on an on-going basis, (5) whether an error signal is generated using a decision directed algorithm or using a training pattern, (6) what training pattern (if any) is used, and/or (7) the location of the sampling point in the bit period of the signal to be equalized.

    摘要翻译: 可编程逻辑器件设置有可在一个或多个方面可编程的自适应均衡电路。 均衡电路的可编程方面的示例是(1)使用的抽头数量,(2)是否使用整数或分数间隔抽头,(3)在系数值的计算中使用什么起始值,(4)是否 (5)是否使用决策导向算法或使用训练模式生成错误信号,(6)使用何种训练模式(如果有的话)和/ 或者(7)要被均衡的信号的位周期内的采样点的位置。

    Adaptive equalization methods and apparatus for programmable logic devices
    6.
    发明授权
    Adaptive equalization methods and apparatus for programmable logic devices 有权
    用于可编程逻辑器件的自适应均衡方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US08194724B1

    公开(公告)日:2012-06-05

    申请号:US12823783

    申请日:2010-06-25

    IPC分类号: H03H7/30 H03H7/40

    摘要: A programmable logic device is provided with adaptive equalization circuitry that is programmable in one or more respects. Examples of the programmable aspects of the equalization circuitry are (1) the number of taps used, (2) whether integer or fractional spaced taps are used, (3) what starting values are used in the computation of coefficient values, (4) whether satisfactory coefficient values are computed only once or on an on-going basis, (5) whether an error signal is generated using a decision directed algorithm or using a training pattern, (6) what training pattern (if any) is used, and/or (7) the location of the sampling point in the bit period of the signal to be equalized.

    摘要翻译: 可编程逻辑器件设置有可在一个或多个方面可编程的自适应均衡电路。 均衡电路的可编程方面的示例是(1)使用的抽头数量,(2)是否使用整数或分数间隔抽头,(3)在系数值的计算中使用什么起始值,(4)是否 (5)是否使用决策导向算法或使用训练模式生成错误信号,(6)使用何种训练模式(如果有的话)和/ 或者(7)要被均衡的信号的位周期内的采样点的位置。

    Methods and apparatus to DC couple LVDS driver to CML levels
    7.
    发明申请
    Methods and apparatus to DC couple LVDS driver to CML levels 有权
    将LVDS驱动程序直接耦合到CML级别的方法和设备

    公开(公告)号:US20060220681A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-10-05

    申请号:US11098832

    申请日:2005-04-04

    IPC分类号: H03K19/094

    CPC分类号: H03K19/017545

    摘要: Circuitry and methods are provided for an LVDS-like transmitter that may be able to DC couple to a receiver having a CML termination scheme. Replacing the common mode voltage source of an LVDS transmitter with a resistive pulldown to ground may allow the transmitter to interface in a DC coupled fashion with a CML receiver. Further, the resistive pulldown may be programmable. This LVDS-like transmitter may be able to support a wider customer base by allowing it to DC couple to a wider range of termination voltage levels, such as CML termination voltage levels.

    摘要翻译: 为能够将DC耦合到具有CML终止方案的接收机的类似LVDS的发射机提供电路和方法。 将具有电阻下拉到地的LVDS发射机的共模电压源替换可允许发射机以直流耦合方式与CML接收器接口。 此外,电阻下拉可以是可编程的。 这种类似LVDS的发射机可能能够通过允许其将DC耦合到更广泛的终止电压电平范围(例如CML终止电压电平)来支持更广泛的客户群。

    Apparatus and methods for programmable slew rate control in transmitter circuits
    8.
    发明申请
    Apparatus and methods for programmable slew rate control in transmitter circuits 审中-公开
    发射机电路中可编程转换速率控制的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20070013411A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-01-18

    申请号:US11183288

    申请日:2005-07-14

    IPC分类号: H03K19/094

    CPC分类号: H03K17/164

    摘要: High speed transmitter drivers and other types of driver circuitry may be required to produce output signals with variable slew rates. Driver circuitry and methods for providing variable slew rate control are described. Pre-driver circuitry with variable slew-rate may be used to supply signals with variable slew rate at the driver input. The driver and/or pre-driver circuits may include transistors with variable drive strengths. The driver and/or pre-driver circuits may also include selectably enabled stages for varying the circuit drive strength. The pre-driver circuitry may be delay matched to maintain signal quality. Other circuitry and methods are also described.

    摘要翻译: 可能需要高速变送器驱动器和其他类型的驱动电路来产生具有可变转换速率的输出信号。 描述了用于提供可变转换速率控制的驱动电路和方法。 可以使用具有可变转换速率的前驱动器电路在驱动器输入端提供具有可变转换速率的信号。 驱动器和/或预驱动器电路可以包括具有可变驱动强度的晶体管。 驱动器和/或预驱动器电路还可以包括用于改变电路驱动强度的可选择地启用的级。 预驱动器电路可以被延迟匹配以保持信号质量。 还描述了其它电路和方法。

    Voltage-controlled oscillator methods and apparatus
    9.
    发明授权
    Voltage-controlled oscillator methods and apparatus 有权
    压控振荡器的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US08120429B1

    公开(公告)日:2012-02-21

    申请号:US12787722

    申请日:2010-05-26

    IPC分类号: H03L7/00 H03K3/03

    摘要: Methods and apparatus are provided for generating a clock signal with relatively high bandwidth and relatively low phase noise. A circuit of the invention can include a pair of transistors serially coupled between a signal of relatively high voltage and a source of relatively low voltage, where a voltage of the signal of relatively high voltage can vary according to a voltage of a variable control signal. A gate of one of the pair of transistors can be coupled to an input clock signal, and an output node between the pair of transistors can be coupled to an output clock signal. The circuit can also include a third transistor, whose drain and source are coupled to the output clock signal, and whose gate can be coupled to a gear input signal. This circuit can advantageously operate under at least two different gears, each with different bandwidth and phase noise characteristics.

    摘要翻译: 提供了用于产生具有相对较高带宽和相对较低相位噪声的时钟信号的方法和装置。 本发明的电路可以包括串联耦合在相对高电压的信号和相对低电压的源之间的一对晶体管,其中相对高电压的信号的电压可以根据可变控制信号的电压而变化。 一对晶体管中的一个的栅极可以耦合到输入时钟信号,并且该对晶体管之间的输出节点可以耦合到输出时钟信号。 电路还可以包括第三晶体管,其漏极和源极耦合到输出时钟信号,并且其栅极可以耦合到齿轮输入信号。 该电路可以有利地在至少两个不同的齿轮下运行,每个齿轮具有不同的带宽和相位噪声特性。

    Signal amplitude detection circuitry without pattern dependencies for high-speed serial links
    10.
    发明授权
    Signal amplitude detection circuitry without pattern dependencies for high-speed serial links 有权
    信号幅度检测电路,无高速串行链路的模式相关性

    公开(公告)号:US07576570B1

    公开(公告)日:2009-08-18

    申请号:US11508607

    申请日:2006-08-22

    IPC分类号: H03K5/153

    CPC分类号: H03K5/153 H03K5/24

    摘要: Precision amplitude detection circuitry without pattern dependencies is provided that includes rectifier circuitry to output a rectified voltage signal and delay circuitry to send one or more delayed or phase-shifted versions of a differential signal input to the rectifier circuitry. The delayed versions of the differential signal input may be delayed in order to reduce or eliminate the dips in the input seen by the rectifier. This may help correct for low rectified voltage levels. The signal amplitude detection circuitry of the present invention may be incorporated on the input pin of any programmable logic resource and may be included in communication circuitry of a PLD. The precision amplitude detection circuitry may operate in the Gbps (gigabit per second) range.

    摘要翻译: 提供了没有图形相关性的精密幅度检测电路,其包括整流电路,用于输出整流电压信号和延迟电路,以将一个或多个差分信号输入的延迟或相移版本发送到整流器电路。 可以延迟差分信号输入的延迟版本,以便减少或消除由整流器看到的输入中的下降。 这可能有助于校正低整流电压电平。 本发明的信号幅度检测电路可以结合在任何可编程逻辑资源的输入引脚上,并且可以被包括在PLD的通信电路中。 精度幅度检测电路可以以Gbps(千兆位/秒)范围工作。