摘要:
Vertical sync signal separation apparatus and method are provided. The vertical sync signal separation apparatus includes a parameter detecting unit, a threshold generating unit and a vertical sync signal generating unit. The parameter detecting unit measures a composite sync signal to obtain a maximum and a second maximum positive pulse width, and a maximum and a second maximum negative pulse width. The threshold generating unit outputs a positive pulse threshold based on the maximum and second maximum positive pulse width, and outputs a negative pulse threshold based on the maximum and second maximum negative pulse width. The vertical sync signal generating unit outputs a vertical sync signal by comparing the composite sync signal against the positive pulse threshold and the negative pulse threshold. As such, this apparatus can correctly separate a vertical sync signal from composite sync signals with different standards, thus increasing its supportability.
摘要:
Die structures for electronic device packages and related fabrication methods are provided. An exemplary die structure includes a substrate having a first layer of semiconductor material including a semiconductor device formed thereon, a handle layer of semiconductor material, and a buried layer of dielectric material between the handle layer and the first layer. The die structure also includes a plurality of shunting regions in the first layer of semiconductor material, wherein each shunting region includes a doped region in the first layer that is electrically connected to the handle layer of semiconductor material, and a body region underlying the doped region that is contiguous with at least a portion of the first layer underlying a semiconductor device.
摘要:
The invention discloses a transient voltage detection circuit suitable for an electronic system. The electronic system includes a high voltage line and a low voltage line. The transient voltage detection circuit includes at least one detection circuit and a judge module. Each detection circuit includes a P-typed transistor and/or an N-typed transistor, a capacitor and a detection node. The transistor is coupled with the capacitor, and the detection node is located between the transistor and the capacitor. The judge module is coupled to each of the detection nodes. The judge module generates a judgment according to voltage levels of the detection nodes. Accordingly, the transient voltage detection circuit is formed. The electronic system may selectively execute a protective action according to the judgment.
摘要:
A high-voltage tolerant power-rail ESD clamp circuit is proposed, in which circuit devices can safely operate under the high power supply voltage that is three times larger than their process limitation without gate-oxide reliability issue. Moreover, an ESD detection circuit is used to effectively improve the whole ESD protection function by substrate-triggered technique. Because only low voltage (1*VDD) devices are used to achieve the object of high voltage (3*VDD) tolerance, the proposed design provides a cost effective power-rail ESD protection solution to chips with mixed-voltage interfaces.
摘要:
Protection device structures and related fabrication methods are provided. An exemplary semiconductor protection device includes a first base region of semiconductor material having a first conductivity type, a second base region of semiconductor material having the first conductivity type and a dopant concentration that is less than the first base region, a third base region of semiconductor material having the first conductivity type and a dopant concentration that is greater than the second base region, an emitter region of semiconductor material having a second conductivity type opposite the first conductivity type within the first base region, and a collector region of semiconductor material having the second conductivity type. At least a portion of the second base region resides between the third base region and the first base region and at least a portion of the first base region resides between the emitter region and the collector region.
摘要:
Protection device structures and related fabrication methods are provided. An exemplary semiconductor protection device includes a base well region having a first conductivity type, an emitter region within the base well region having a second conductivity type opposite the first conductivity type, a collector region having the second conductivity type, a first floating region having the second conductivity type within the base well region between the emitter region and the collector region, and a second floating region having the first conductivity type within the base well region between the first floating region and the collector region. The floating regions within the base well region are electrically connected to reduce current gain and improve holding voltage.
摘要:
A method of using Neutrilized DNA (N-DNA) as a surface probe for a high throughput detection platform is disclosed. FET and SPRi are used as high throughput detection platforms to demonstrate that the N-DNA surface probe produces good results and enhances detection sensitivity. The N-DNA modifies the charged oxygen ions (O−) on the phosphate backbone through methylation, ethylation, propylation, or alkylation, so that the backbone is not charged after this modification to increase the hybridization efficiency, sensitivity and to make the signal more clear.
摘要:
An integrated circuit is provided. The integrated circuit may include, but is not limited to, a first node, a second node configured to be coupled to ground, an output driver, and a electrostatic discharge circuit electrically coupled to the first node, the second node, and the output driver. The electrostatic discharge circuit may include, but is not limited a high-pass filter configured to detect an electrostatic discharge event at the first node, a driving stage circuit electrically coupled to the high-pass filter and the output driver, the driving stage circuit configured to receive a signal from the high-pass filter when the high-pass filter detects the electrostatic discharge event and further configured to shunt an input of the output driver to the second node in response to the signal from the high-pass filter, and a step-down circuit electrically coupled to the driving stage circuit and configured to bias the driving stage circuit.
摘要:
An integrated circuit is provided. The integrated circuit may include, but is not limited to, a first node, a second node configured to be coupled to ground, an output driver, and a electrostatic discharge circuit electrically coupled to the first node, the second node, and the output driver. The electrostatic discharge circuit may include, but is not limited a high-pass filter configured to detect an electrostatic discharge event at the first node, a driving stage circuit electrically coupled to the high-pass filter and the output driver, the driving stage circuit configured to receive a signal from the high-pass filter when the high-pass filter detects the electrostatic discharge event and further configured to shunt an input of the output driver to the second node in response to the signal from the high-pass filter, and a step-down circuit electrically coupled to the driving stage circuit and configured to bias the driving stage circuit.
摘要:
A charging method fit for use with and applicable to a rechargeable battery is provided. The charging method involves charging the rechargeable battery to a first preset voltage and then charging the rechargeable battery to a second preset voltage. The charging method includes the steps of: (a) using the first preset current as a charging current, and performing the constant current charging of the rechargeable battery by the first preset current until the rechargeable battery reaches the first preset voltage for the first instance; (b) subtracting a current difference value from the charging current used by the rechargeable battery to reach the first preset voltage in the preceding instance so as to obtain a new charging current, and performing the constant current charging of the rechargeable battery by the new charging current thus obtained until the rechargeable battery reaches the first preset voltage again; (c) repeating step (b) until the new charging current equals a second preset current; and step (d) using the second preset current of step (c) as another new charging current, and performing the constant current charging of the rechargeable battery by the second preset current until the rechargeable battery reaches a second preset voltage for the first instance.