Combined analog architecture and functionality in a mixed-signal array

US8487655B1 · kind B1 · utility

Assignee

• Cypress Semiconductor Corporation · US

Inventors

• Harold Kutz · Edmonds, US
• Timothy Williams · Bellevue, US
• Bert Sullam · Bellevue, US
• Warren Snyder · Snohomish, US
• James H. Shutt · Seattle, US
• Bruce E. Byrkett · Preston, US
• Monte Mar · Issaquah, US
• Eashwar Thiagarajan · Bothell, US
• Nathan Wayne Kohagen · Redmond, US
• David G. Wright · San Diego, US
• Mark Hastings · Mukilteo, US
• Dennis R. Seguine · Temecula, US

Key dates

• Filing date: May 5, 2010
• Grant date: Jul 16, 2013
• Expiry date: May 5, 2030

Classification

• Technology area (CPC Y): Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
• CPC primary: Y02D10/00
• WIPO field: Measurement
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A system and apparatus are described for providing greater flexibility and performance in a mixed-signal array through improved and highly configurable routing, control elements and signal processing capabilities.