Samsung electronics co., ltd. (20240356553). SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE simplified abstract
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SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE
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Inventor(s)
Seungjin Park of Suwon-si (KR)
Youngchul Cho of Suwon-si (KR)
SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240356553 titled 'SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE
The semiconductor device described in the abstract includes a pull-up circuit connected between a power node and an output node, controlled by a controller that outputs a pull-up control code.
- The pull-up circuit consists of multiple unit circuits connected in parallel between the power node and the output node.
- The unit circuits, such as the first and second unit circuits, provide different numbers of current paths between the power node and the output node.
- This design allows for varying levels of current flow and control in the pull-up circuit.
Potential Applications: - Integrated circuits - Signal processing devices - Communication systems
Problems Solved: - Efficient control of current flow in semiconductor devices - Optimization of signal output levels
Benefits: - Improved performance in signal processing - Enhanced power management capabilities
Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Semiconductor Devices for Signal Processing This technology can be utilized in various industries such as telecommunications, consumer electronics, and automotive for improved signal processing and power management.
Prior Art: Researchers can explore prior patents related to semiconductor device design and power management in signal processing applications.
Frequently Updated Research: Researchers are constantly developing new techniques for optimizing power management and signal processing in semiconductor devices.
Questions about Semiconductor Device Innovation: 1. How does the varying number of current paths in the unit circuits affect the overall performance of the semiconductor device? 2. What are the potential challenges in implementing this innovative pull-up circuit design in practical applications?
Original Abstract Submitted
a semiconductor device includes a first power node configured to supply a first power supply voltage, a pull-up circuit electrically connected between the first power node and an output node that is configured to output a signal, and a controller configured to output a pull-up control code to the pull-up circuit. the pull-up circuit includes a plurality of unit circuits electrically connected to each other in parallel between the first power node and the output node, and the plurality of unit circuits include a first unit circuit and a second unit circuit. the number of current paths provided by the first unit circuit between the first power node and the output node is different from the number of current paths provided by the second unit circuit between the first power node and the output node.
