Systems and Arrangements for Controlling Phase Locked Loop
(57) ABSTRACT A multi-Gigahertz, low jitter phase locked loop (PLL) with adjustable gain is
disclosed. In one embodiment, properties of a fic signal of a PLL can be acquired. Properties …
disclosed. In one embodiment, properties of a fic signal of a PLL can be acquired. Properties …
Power-up detection circuit that operates stably regardless of variations in process, voltage, and temperature, and semiconductor device thereof
DK Kim - US Patent 7,436,226, 2008 - Google Patents
(57) ABSTRACT A power-up detection circuit which operates in a stable way regardless of
variation in PVT. The power-up detection circuit includes a bias circuit that generates a bias …
variation in PVT. The power-up detection circuit includes a bias circuit that generates a bias …
Method and apparatus to test the power-on-reset trip point of an integrated circuit
P Ng, J Son, L Wang, J Chan - US Patent 7,519,486, 2009 - Google Patents
Circuitry for testing a power-on-reset circuit in an integrated circuit includes a high-voltage
detector coupled to a first I/O pad of the integrated circuit. A power-on-reset circuit in the …
detector coupled to a first I/O pad of the integrated circuit. A power-on-reset circuit in the …
Low power externally biased power-on-reset circuit
P Lou - US Patent 9,397,654, 2016 - Google Patents
Various methods and devices that involve power-on-reset (POR) circuits are disclosed
herein. An exemplary POR circuit for generating a POR signal upon detecting that a supply …
herein. An exemplary POR circuit for generating a POR signal upon detecting that a supply …
Reset circuit having synchronous and/or asynchronous modules
T Ichikawa - US Patent 7,026,849, 2006 - Google Patents
The present invention provides a reset circuit which eliminates such conventional technical
defects and reduces a consumption current at the time of resetting. The present invention is …
defects and reduces a consumption current at the time of resetting. The present invention is …
Semiconductor device for generating power on reset signal
M Ichikawa, K Kanda - US Patent 7,646,222, 2010 - Google Patents
A reference voltage generating circuit receives a power supply voltage and generates a
reference voltage. A reference voltage level guarantee circuit generates a sense signal …
reference voltage. A reference voltage level guarantee circuit generates a sense signal …
Method and system for providing a power-on reset pulse
A Zolfaghari - US Patent 7,268,598, 2007 - Google Patents
Provided are a method and system for providing a power-on reset pulse. The system
includes a level detector configured to receive an input signal and produce, at least …
includes a level detector configured to receive an input signal and produce, at least …
Externally configurable power-on-reset systems and methods for integrated circuits
P Balmelli - US Patent 8,872,554, 2014 - Google Patents
Externally configurable power-on-reset systems and methods for integrated circuits are
disclosed that utilize internal power-on-reset circuitry and reset control circuitry to provide …
disclosed that utilize internal power-on-reset circuitry and reset control circuitry to provide …
Apparatus for resetting an IC of a separable extensive accessory based on connection status of an external portable device to the accessory
R Tsai, T Wan, JY Huang - US Patent 7,155,619, 2006 - Google Patents
(57) ABSTRACT A resetting device, of a separable extensive accessory, connected between
a portable device and an IC arranged in a separable extensive accessory. By using a simple …
a portable device and an IC arranged in a separable extensive accessory. By using a simple …
Circuit reset testing methods
J Chan, PS Ng, J Hughes - US Patent 7,710,105, 2010 - Google Patents
FALTEST back to the normal high level, then determining whether or not the integrated
circuit has assumed the reset state. The testing can repeated with a plurality of lowerVCC …
circuit has assumed the reset state. The testing can repeated with a plurality of lowerVCC …