Automatic tuning of signal timing

Details Automatic tuning of signal timing Automatic tuning of signal timing

2004-08-18

2008-03-04

Chiang, Jack (Department: 2825)

Computer-aided design and analysis of circuits and semiconductor

Nanotechnology related integrated circuit design

C716S030000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07340707

ABSTRACT:
A system and method for automatically tuning timing of a signal (e.g., a data timing signal) utilizing determined delay of a variable delay element and for utilizing such a tuned signal. Various aspects of the invention may comprise experimentally determining delay characteristics of an on-chip variable delay circuit utilizing an on-chip test module. A delay control signal for an on-chip variable delay circuit may be determined based at least in part on the experimentally determined delay characteristics. Timing of a signal may be adjusted by inputting the signal and the delay control signal into the on-chip variable delay circuit. The time-adjusted signal may then be utilized in signal processing. Such signal processing may, for example, comprise receiving an input data timing signal, generating a delayed input data timing signal, and generating an output data timing signal based on the input data timing signal and the delayed input data timing signal.

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