Abstract:
A reconfigurable processing system is provided that comprises a plurality of programmable processing modules arranged on a circuit board. Each of the programmable processing modules is capable of being populated by a programmable integrated circuit of a variety of processing capabilities. Conductive traces on the circuit board connect to the programmable processing modules and the conductive traces are arranged on the circuit board so as to accommodate use of the programmable integrated circuits of varying processing capabilities in the programmable processing modules without the need to alter conductive trace footprints on the circuit board for the programmable processing modules. At least one interface circuit arranged on the circuit board to interface signals to and from the circuit board.
Abstract:
Apparatus and methods for manufacturing and reading the apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes: a storage medium (610) comprising a first material; and a printed electronic circuit (104) coupled to the storage medium, the printed electronic circuit comprising a first portion (206) that includes a plurality of printed electronic circuit elements that generate a secret code, wherein the secret code is based on an electronic characteristic of each circuit element as randomly set by a parameter of at least one semiconductor ink used to generate the printed electronic circuit.
Abstract:
Bei einem Verfahren zur Herstellung von Speichermodulen (SM) wird zuerst eine Trägerplatine (TP) mit Spreicherbausteinen (SB) bestückt. Nach dem Bestückungsvorgang werden einzelne Speicherbausteine (SB) über ein auf den Trägerplatinen (TP) vorgesehenes Bussystem (BS) programmiert. Nach dem Progaramieren wird die Trägerplatine (TP) in einzelne Speichermodule (SM) zerteilt.
Abstract:
A circuit board router (10) and method thereof. Depaneling of printed circuit boards (62) off a panel 860) is efficiently increased by a router (40) which is positioned at a location above the panel (60). A fixture positions the panel 860) below the router (40) on a base (16). A controller (64) activates a first drive mechanism (20), a second drive mechanism (26), and a third drive mechanism (32) to guide an X-arm (18), a Y-arm (24) and a Z-arm (10), respectively. The router (40), located on the Z-arm (30), moves downward to engage a router bit (42) to the panel (60) to depanel the printed circuit board (62) from the panel. A fixture chip (72), which has a preprogrammed pattern of the panel (60), is embedded inside the fixture (58). A radio frequency transmitter (80) transmits the pattern to a radio frequency receiver (82) that relays the pattern to the controller (64).
Abstract:
A PCB comprising two or more components, such as ICs, comprises drivers and receivers that facilitate communication of signals between the components Signal terminations, such as series and AC terminations, are used to increase the integrity of signals transmitted between components Advantageously, values of the terminations are determined using a computerized method comprising sequential adjustment of on-chip programmable resistors and/or capacitors on chips coupled to the PCB Thus, the effect of various values of on-chip termination resistors and/or capacitors on signal integrity is actually tested on the PCB, rather than simulating using software, for example, in order to determine optimal termination values Characteristics of on-chip programmable resistors and/or capacitors may be adjusted by writing values into registers of the corresponding chips The termination testing may be performed at various temperature and humidity settings corresponding to expected use environments in order to observe signal integrity at specific use environments.
Abstract:
Apparatus and methods for manufacturing and reading the apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes: a storage medium (610) comprising a first material; and a printed electronic circuit (104) coupled to the storage medium, the printed electronic circuit comprising a first portion (206) that includes a plurality of printed electronic circuit elements that generate a secret code, wherein the secret code is based on an electronic characteristic of each circuit element as randomly set by a parameter of at least one semiconductor ink used to generate the printed electronic circuit.
Abstract:
The electronic circuit arrangement (30) for controlling a process device (40) comprises a process interface circuitry (1) and a processing circuitry (2), wherein the process interface circuitry (1) is designed for receiving process signals from the process device (40) and converting the process signals into converted signals and/or digital data, which converted signals and/or digital data are transmitted to the processing circuitry (2), and wherein the processing circuitry (2) is designed for processing the converted signals and/or digital data and for outputting processed signals and/or digital data, which processed signals and/or digital data are transmitted to the process interface circuitry (1), and wherein the process interface circuitry (1) is designed for converting the processed signals and/or digital data into control signals, which control signals are transmitted to the process device (40). The process interface circuitry comprises one or more first printed circuit board assemblies (10), and the processing circuitry comprises one or more second printed circuit board assemblies (20), which second printed circuit board assemblies (20) are different from the first printed circuit board assemblies (10), and wherein each second printed circuit board assembly (20) is electrically connected to at least one of the first printed circuit board assemblies. The circuit arrangement (30) may find applications in high or medium voltage devices, in drives and in power converters.
Abstract:
In a first aspect, a programmable transfer device is provided for transferring conductive pieces to electrode pads of a target substrate. The programmable transfer device includes (1) a transfer substrate; and (2) a plurality of individually addressable electrodes formed on the transfer substrate. Each electrode is adapted to selectively attract and hold a conductive piece during transfer of the conductive piece to an electrode pad of a target substrate. Numerous other aspects are provided.
Abstract:
An apparatus and method therefor wherein instead of applying a high bias voltage 100 per cent of the time to leads susceptible to dendrite formation, the bias voltage is switched from a low bias voltage to a high voltage bias mode when the leads (19) are to be read or scanned by a microprocessor (14), and the bias voltage is then switched back to a low bias voltage mode when the lines are not being read, e.g., at other times, thereby greatly reducing the high bias "on" time and dramatically reducing the probability of dendrite formation. The reduction of high bias voltage "on" time is accomplished by programming the microprocessor (14) to switch the applicable input ports (16) to be output ports when the leads (19) are not to be read. As output ports, the output impedance and output voltage of the microprocessor are low as opposed to a high input impedance when the terminals are input terminals. When the leads are configured as output leads, the voltage division of the microprocessor low output impedance, in combination with a large valued pull-up resistor (12) which provides the high bias voltage when the leads are input leads, makes the voltage bias on the leads low, thus greatly reducing the probability of dendrite formation.
Abstract:
A set of first and second crosspoint devices, each containing a crosspoint switch and each having first and second opposed sides and third and fourth opposed sides, and wherein in said first device, said first side contains input pins, said second side contains control pins, said third side contains expansion data input pins, and said fourth side contains output pins, and in said second device, said first side contains control pins, said second side contains input pins, said third side contains expansion data input pins arranged in the reverse order from that of the expansion data input pins of said first side of said first device, and said fourth side contains output pins arranged in the reverse order from that of the output pins of said first device. The combination of standard and mirror configurations allows more compact assembly of the devices, with standard and mirror image devices located on opposite sides of a circuit board.