摘要:
Multifunctional transmitters capable of transmitting signals of different specifications in different modes are provided, in which N output units are provided and each output unit comprises a serializer and an output driver. A control unit, according to a mode selection signal, selects a first set of output units from the N output units to transmit a first video data compatible with a first transmission interface under a first transmission mode and selects a second set of output units from the first set of output units to transmit a second video data compatible with a second transmission interface which is different from the first transmission interface under a second transmission mode.
摘要:
Multifunctional transmitters capable of transmitting signals of different specifications in different modes are provided, in which N output units are provided and each output unit comprises a serializer and an output driver. A control unit, according to a mode selection signal, selects a first set of output units from the N output units to transmit a first video data compatible with a first transmission interface under a first transmission mode and selects a second set of output units from the first set of output units to transmit a second video data compatible with a second transmission interface which is different from the first transmission interface under a second transmission mode.
摘要:
An electronic device includes an integrated circuit, a connector, and a circuit board. The integrated circuit includes a first signal processing circuit, a second signal processing circuit, and an interface multiplexer having a first input port electrically connected to the first signal processing circuit, a second input port electrically connected to the second signal processing circuit, and an output port arranged to be electrically connected to the first input port or the second input port. The circuit board carries the integrated circuit and has a plurality of connector placement sites, including at least a first connector placement site each dedicated to the first signal processing circuit and at least a second connector placement site each dedicated to the second signal processing circuit. The connector placement sites and the output port of the interface multiplexer are electrically connected in series. The connector is installed on one of the connector placement sites.
摘要:
A calibration circuit for calibrating a differential driver with a differential output port including a first output node and a second output node includes: a comparing circuit arranged to receive a first output voltage corresponding to the first output node and a second output voltage corresponding to the second output node, and generate a comparison result according to the first output voltage, the second output voltage, and a predetermined voltage; and a controlling circuit coupled to the comparing circuit, a first resistive element and a second resistive element. The controlling circuit is arranged to adjust the first resistive element and the second resistive element according to the comparison result, wherein the first resistive element is coupled between the first output node and a reference voltage, and the second resistive element is coupled between the second output node and the reference voltage.
摘要:
A multifunctional output driver capable of transmitting signals of different interfaces in different modes is provided, in which first and second current sources are provided, and first to fourth switching devices are coupled between the first and second current sources, and the first and second current source and the first to the fourth switching devices act as a current steering circuit. In a first transmission mode, the first and second switching devices are turned off, and the third and fourth switching devices and the first current source act as a current mode logic circuit to provide an output signal compatible with a first transmission interface according to an input signal from a pre-driver. In a second transmission mode, the current steering circuit outputs an output signal compatible with a second transmission interface according to the input signal from the pre-driver.
摘要:
A tunable equalizer with a tunable equalizer frequency response is provided. The tunable equalizer includes an amplifier circuit for amplifying input signals and a tunable circuit coupled to the amplifier circuit. The tunable circuit is arranged to provide a zero point in the equalizer frequency response and the zero point is adjusted according to a controllable value. When the controllable value varies according to a uniform offset, the corresponding zero point varies according to a non-uniform offset.
摘要:
A method for performing adaptive equalization includes: dynamically detecting current levels of a plurality of sets of pattern levels respectively corresponding to a plurality of data patterns, wherein each set of the sets of pattern levels includes a previous level, a current level, and a next level respectively corresponding to one of the plurality of data patterns; and dynamically calculating a plurality of data decision levels according to the current levels of the sets of pattern levels, for use of data decision, wherein each data decision level of at least one portion of the plurality of data decision levels is not equal to zero, and the data decision levels are dynamically adjusted in accordance with the current levels of the sets of pattern levels, in order to enhance a signal-to-noise ratio (SNR). An associated method for performing adaptive equalization is also provided. Associated apparatus are also provided.
摘要:
A memory controller is provided. The memory controller is powered by first and second power source and includes an input/output pin, a driver circuit, a terminal resistor, and an input buffer. The driver circuit is coupled to the input/output pin and capable of providing to a writing signal to the input/output pin. The terminal resistor is coupled between the input/output pin and the first power source. The input buffer is coupled to the input/output pin and capable of receiving a reading signal from the input/output pin. No terminal resistor is coupled between the input/output pin and the second power source.
摘要:
A tunable equalizer with a tunable equalizer frequency response is provided. The tunable equalizer includes an amplifier circuit for amplifying input signals and a tunable circuit coupled to the amplifier circuit. The tunable circuit is arranged to provide a zero point in the equalizer frequency response and the zero point is adjusted according to a controllable value. When the controllable value varies according to a uniform offset, the corresponding zero point varies according to a non-uniform offset.
摘要:
A calibration circuit for calibrating a differential driver with a differential output port including a first output node and a second output node includes: a comparing circuit arranged to receive a first output voltage corresponding to the first output node and a second output voltage corresponding to the second output node, and generate a comparison result according to the first output voltage, the second output voltage, and a predetermined voltage; and a controlling circuit coupled to the comparing circuit, a first resistive element and a second resistive element. The controlling circuit is arranged to adjust the first resistive element and the second resistive element according to the comparison result, wherein the first resistive element is coupled between the first output node and a reference voltage, and the second resistive element is coupled between the second output node and the reference voltage.