18350608. SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES WITH VOLTAGE ADJUSTMENT simplified abstract (SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.)
Contents
- 1 SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES WITH VOLTAGE ADJUSTMENT
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES WITH VOLTAGE ADJUSTMENT - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES WITH VOLTAGE ADJUSTMENT
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES WITH VOLTAGE ADJUSTMENT - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18350608 titled 'SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES WITH VOLTAGE ADJUSTMENT
Simplified Explanation
The semiconductor device described in the abstract is a voltage clamping circuit that can adjust the voltage of an external input signal to output a clamp signal swinging at a specific level. This circuit includes multiple elements to achieve this function, along with buffer circuits and a level down shifter circuit to further process the signal before transmitting it to the core circuit.
- The voltage clamping circuit adjusts the voltage of an external input signal swinging in a second level more than twice the first level to output a clamp signal swinging in the first level.
- The first buffer circuit buffers the clamp signal.
- The level down shifter circuit reduces the voltage of the clamp signal to output an internal input signal swinging in the first level between a predetermined reference voltage and a higher first power supply voltage.
- The second buffer circuit buffers the internal input signal and transmits it to the core circuit.
Potential Applications
This technology can be applied in various semiconductor devices where voltage clamping and signal processing are required, such as in power management circuits, communication systems, and sensor interfaces.
Problems Solved
This technology solves the problem of voltage spikes or fluctuations in external input signals by clamping the voltage to a specific level, ensuring the proper operation of the core circuit and preventing damage to the device.
Benefits
- Improved signal processing and voltage regulation - Enhanced protection for the core circuit - Increased reliability and performance of the semiconductor device
Potential Commercial Applications
"Voltage Clamping Circuit for Semiconductor Devices: Applications and Benefits"
Possible Prior Art
There may be prior art related to voltage clamping circuits and signal processing techniques in semiconductor devices, but specific examples are not provided in the abstract.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology compare to existing voltage clamping circuits in terms of efficiency and performance?
This question is not directly addressed in the abstract. Further research or analysis would be needed to compare this technology with existing solutions.
What are the specific design considerations for implementing this voltage clamping circuit in different semiconductor devices or systems?
The abstract does not provide details on the design considerations for integrating this technology into various applications. Additional information or guidelines would be necessary to understand the implementation challenges and requirements.
Original Abstract Submitted
A semiconductor device includes: a voltage clamping circuit including a plurality of first elements operating upon receiving a voltage having a first level and configured to output a clamp signal swinging in the first level by adjusting a voltage of an external input signal swinging in a second level more than twice the first level; a first buffer circuit configured to buffer the clamp signal; a level down shifter circuit configured to reduce the voltage of the clamp signal and output an internal input signal swinging in the first level between a predetermined reference voltage and a first power supply voltage higher than the reference voltage; and a second buffer circuit configured to buffer the internal input signal and transmits the internal input signal to a core circuit.
