Output driver for multi-level signaling

JD Butterfield - US Patent 10,403,337, 2019 - Google Patents
A driver of a multi-level signaling interface is provided. The driver may be configured reduce
noise in a multi-level signal (eg, a pulse amplitude modulation signal) generated by the …

Programmable channel equalization for multi-level signaling

F Lin - US Patent 10,530,617, 2020 - Google Patents
(57) ABSTRACT A memory interface may include a transmitter that generates multi-level
signals. The transmitter may employ channel equalization to improve the quality and …

Channel equalization for multi-level signaling

F Lin, TM Hollis - US Patent 10,447,512, 2019 - Google Patents
A memory interface may include a transmitter that generates multi-level signals made up of
symbols that convey multiple bits of data. The transmitter may include a first data path for a …

Uniformity between levels of a multi-level signal

TM Hollis - US Patent 10,277,441, 2019 - Google Patents
Methods, systems, and devices for improving uniformity between levels of a multi-level
signal are described. Tech niques are provided herein to unify peak-to-peak voltage …

Memory device determining operation mode based on external voltage and method of operating the same

J Heo, JW Moon, K Kim, JH Baek, SH Hyun - US Patent 10,643,675, 2020 - Google Patents
A memory device determines an operation mode based on an external voltage. The memory
device includes a cell array including a plurality of memory cells; and a mode selector that …

Output impedance calibration for signaling

F Lin - US Patent 10,128,842, 2018 - Google Patents
Methods, systems, and devices for output impedance calibration for signaling are described.
Techniques are provided herein to adjust impedance levels associated with data transmitted …

Semiconductor device capable of testing a transmission line for an impedance calibration code

YH Sohn, KI Park, YG Jeong, SH Kim - US Patent 7,994,813, 2011 - Google Patents
(57) ABSTRACT A semiconductor device includes a plurality of pads, where an external
reference resistor is connected to a first one of the pads, an impedance calibrating unit …

Multi-level signaling in memory with wide system interface

TM Hollis, M Balb, R Ebert - US Patent 10,686,634, 2020 - Google Patents
Techniques are provided herein to increase a rate of data transfer across a large number of
channels in a memory device using multi-level signaling. Such multi-level signaling may be …

Multi-level signaling in memory with wide system interface

TM Hollis, M Balb, R Ebert - US Patent 11,233,681, 2022 - Google Patents
(Continued) Primary Examiner Freshteh N Aghdam (74) Attorney, Agent, or Firm—Holland &
Hart LLP (57) ABSTRACT Techniques are provided herein to increase a rate of data transfer …

Channel equalization for multi-level signaling

F Lin, TM Hollis - US Patent 11,502,881, 2022 - Google Patents
A memory interface may include a transmitter that generates multi-level signals made up of
symbols that convey multiple bits of data. The transmitter may include a first data path for a …