SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE HAVING TIME-TO-DIGITAL CONVERTER

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SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE HAVING TIME-TO-DIGITAL CONVERTER - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240255620 titled 'SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE HAVING TIME-TO-DIGITAL CONVERTER

The semiconductor device described in the abstract consists of multiple time-to-digital converters, each with an input terminal, an output terminal, and a control terminal.

The first time-to-digital converter is connected to a control signal line, along with the second time-to-digital converter and the input terminal of the first converter.
A control signal travels through the control signal line and is received by the control terminal of the second converter after it has been input to the first converter's control terminal.
The control signal is also input to the input terminal of the first converter after it has been received by the control terminal of the second converter.

Potential Applications: - This technology can be used in high-speed communication systems. - It can also be applied in radar systems for precise time measurements.

Problems Solved: - Enables accurate time measurements in semiconductor devices. - Facilitates synchronization in complex electronic systems.

Benefits: - Improved precision in time measurements. - Enhanced synchronization capabilities in electronic devices.

Commercial Applications: - This technology can be utilized in telecommunications equipment. - It can also be integrated into test and measurement instruments for accurate readings.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does this semiconductor device improve time measurements in electronic systems? 2. What are the key advantages of using multiple time-to-digital converters in a semiconductor device?

Frequently Updated Research: - Stay updated on advancements in time measurement technologies for potential improvements in semiconductor devices.

Original Abstract Submitted

a semiconductor device includes a plurality of time-to-digital converters each including an input terminal, an output terminal, and a control terminal. a control signal line is connected to the control terminal of a first time-to-digital converter among the plurality of time-to-digital converters, the control terminal of a second time-to-digital converter among the plurality of time-to-digital converters, and the input terminal of the first time-to-digital converter. a control signal propagating through the control signal line is input to the control terminal of the second time-to-digital converter at a time later than a time when the control signal is input to the control terminal of the first time-to-digital converter, and is input to the input terminal of the first time-to-digital converter at a time later than the time when the control signal is input to the control terminal of the second time-to-digital converter.