18175795. SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES HAVING PARALLEL-TO-SERIAL CONVERTERS THEREIN simplified abstract (Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.)
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SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES HAVING PARALLEL-TO-SERIAL CONVERTERS THEREIN
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Youngdon Choi of Suwon-si (KR)
SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES HAVING PARALLEL-TO-SERIAL CONVERTERS THEREIN - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18175795 titled 'SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES HAVING PARALLEL-TO-SERIAL CONVERTERS THEREIN
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a parallel-to-serial converter, which is a device that converts multiple parallel data signals into a single serial data signal. The converter consists of input nodes for receiving data signals, logic circuits for connecting the input nodes to an output node, and clock signals for synchronization.
- The converter has four input nodes for receiving four data input signals.
- It has an output node for outputting a single data output signal.
- Four logic circuits are used to connect each input node to the output node one at a time.
- The connection between the input nodes and the output node is synchronized with four clock signals.
- The first logic circuit includes input and output circuits, as well as pull-up and pull-down transistors.
- The pull-up and pull-down transistors are connected to the output node and power supply nodes.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Data communication systems
- Serial data transmission
- Data storage devices
- Microprocessors and integrated circuits
Problems solved by this technology:
- Efficient conversion of parallel data to serial data
- Synchronization of multiple data signals
- Reduction of signal interference and noise
Benefits of this technology:
- Improved data transmission speed and efficiency
- Simplified circuit design
- Enhanced reliability and accuracy of data conversion
Original Abstract Submitted
A parallel-to-serial converter includes first to fourth input nodes configured to receive first to fourth data input signals, respectively, and an output node configured to output a data output signal. First to fourth logic circuits are provided, which are configured to electrically couple respective ones of the first to fourth input nodes one-at-a-time to the output node, in synchronization with first to fourth clock signals. The first logic circuit includes a first input circuit, a second input circuit, and an output circuit electrically coupled to the first and second input circuits. The output circuit includes a first pull-up transistor and a first pull-down transistor having drain terminals coupled to the output node, a second pull-up transistor connected between a source terminal of the first pull-up transistor and a first power supply node, and a second pull-down transistor connected between a source terminal of the first pull-down transistor and a second power supply node.
