Customized data converters
US9258004B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 13, 2015 |
| Grant date | Feb 9, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 13, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03M1/66
- WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method is provided for supplying a customized data converter fabricated from a universal function die. The method initially fabricates a plurality of universal data converter dice. Each universal data converter die is capable of performing a first plurality of data conversion algorithms. After the dice are made, each universal data converter die is tested to verify the performance of the first plurality of data conversion algorithms. Subsequently, a request is received for a customized data converter capable of performing a first data conversion function, which is selected from among the first plurality of data conversion algorithms. The method then fabricates a customized data converter capable of performing the first data conversion function, using a tested universal data converter die. The unselected data converter functions are disabled (not enabled). A configuration interface may be used to enable the requested data conversion function.
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