Samsung electronics co., ltd. (20240347080). SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE simplified abstract
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SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE
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Inventor(s)
Jungjune Park of Suwon-si (KR)
SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240347080 titled 'SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE
The semiconductor device described in the patent application consists of a first pull-up circuit, a second pull-up circuit, and a control circuit.
- The first pull-up circuit is connected between a power node supplying a power voltage and an output node for signal output, containing multiple nmos transistors.
- The second pull-up circuit is connected in parallel to the first pull-up circuit and includes multiple pmos transistors.
- A control circuit outputs codes to adjust the resistance of the pull-up circuits based on the operating mode.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Utilizes multiple nmos and pmos transistors in pull-up circuits for signal output.
- Control circuit adjusts resistance based on operating mode for efficient signal swing.
Potential Applications:
- Integrated circuits
- Signal processing devices
- Communication systems
Problems Solved:
- Efficient signal output
- Control of resistance in pull-up circuits
Benefits:
- Improved signal quality
- Enhanced performance in semiconductor devices
Commercial Applications:
- This technology can be applied in the development of advanced integrated circuits for various electronic devices, enhancing their performance and efficiency.
Prior Art:
- Prior research may include studies on pull-up circuits in semiconductor devices and signal processing technologies.
Frequently Updated Research:
- Ongoing research may focus on optimizing the control circuit for better resistance adjustment in pull-up circuits.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the control circuit determine the resistance of the pull-up circuits? 2. What are the potential implications of this technology in the field of integrated circuits and signal processing?
Original Abstract Submitted
a semiconductor device includes a first pull-up circuit connected between a first power node supplying a first power voltage and an output node through which a signal is output, and including a plurality of nmos transistors; a second pull-up circuit connected in parallel to the first pull-up circuit between the first power node and the output node and including a plurality of pmos transistors; and a control circuit outputting a first pull-up code to the first pull-up circuit and outputting the second pull-up code to the second pull-up circuit. in a first operating mode, the signal swings between a first low level lower than the first power voltage, and a first high level lower than � times the first power voltage, resistance of the first pull-up circuit is determined based on the first pull-up code, and resistance of the second pull-up circuit is determined based on the second pull-up code.
