Abstract: Methods include configuring termination devices of a driver circuit of a memory device, storing a first plurality of trim values representative of the configuration of the termination devices of the driver circuit, transferring a second plurality of trim values to a different memory device, and configuring a plurality of termination devices of a driver circuit of the different memory device in response to the second plurality of trim values. Methods further include determining configuration information corresponding to a configuration of a particular driver circuit of a memory device adjusted to a desired impedance, storing a first set of trim values representative of the configuration information, and adjusting an impedance of a different driver circuit of the memory device in response to the first set of trim values and a correction factor representative of expected differences in characteristics between the particular driver circuit and the different driver circuit.

Abstract: An adaptive cornering light system for a motor vehicle includes an exterior mirror head, housing at least one lighting module that having a plurality of LEDs arranged in sectors to provide different lighting functionalities. One LED or light sector is provided for adaptively illuminating a cornering area that extends along the side of the vehicle toward the front of the exterior mirror head. This “cornering LED” is adaptively activated if the speed of the vehicle is below a threshold speed, or in response to additional optional parameters such as steering angle, turn-signal blinker activation, and running lights activation. Another LED or light sector may be used as a security light to illuminate or display a message on the ground in the door area adjacent the side of the vehicle. Interior lights are also disclosed. User input may also control options for illumination.

Abstract: A lighting apparatus disclosed in an embodiment comprises: a circuit board; a light-emitting module arranged on the circuit board and comprising a light source part having first to third light source parts emitting red, green and blue light; a control unit for providing current control signals to the first to third light source parts; a driver for controlling the current in the first to third light source parts by means of the control unit; and a memory unit having compensation data storing input current strength values for the first to third light source parts so that same emit white light having a previously configured correlated color temperature (CCT). The first, second and third light source parts comprise a plurality of first, second and third light-emitting elements for emitting red, green and blue light.

Abstract: A memory block integrated in a programmable logic device (PLD) is disclosed. The memory block includes: one or more lookup tables storing pre-populated data. The PLD includes a programmable fabric and a signal wrapper configured to provide signals between the memory block and the programmable fabric. The memory block is configured to receive input signals from the signal wrapper and generate output signals to the signal wrapper by looking up the pre-populated data corresponding to the input signals. The pre-populated data stored in the one or more lookup tables are programmably changed by programming a plurality of parameters of the programmable fabric and loading the pre-populated data to the one or more lookup tables via the signal wrapper.

Abstract: A lighting system includes one or more methods and systems to control an input switching stage of a power converter to provide power for a lamp and modulate a line current supplied to the power converter to carry data related to a state of the lamp. In at least one embodiment, a single controller consolidates the functions of controlling an input stage of the power converter and communicating to an external device by modulating the line current supplied to the power converter to carry data related to a state of the lamp. The particular type of current modulation and communication protocol utilized by the consolidated power conversion-communication controller is a matter of design choice. In at least one embodiment, the lamp includes one or more electronic light sources, such as one or more light emitting diodes (LEDs) and/or one or more compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs).

Abstract: A luminaire includes a body case and a lighting device mounted on the body case. The lighting device includes: a power generator which generates electric power upon being pressed when the lighting device having a light source is mounted onto the body case; a wireless module which performs wireless communication; and a controller connected to the power generator. When the lighting device is mounted onto the body case, the controller transmits identification information by which the lighting device is identified, via the wireless module using the electric power generated by the power generator.

Abstract: A current source logic gate with depletion mode field effect transistor (“FET”) transistors and resistors may include a current source, a current steering switch input stage, and a resistor divider level shifting output stage. The current source may include a transistor and a current source resistor. The current steering switch input stage may include a transistor to steer current to set an output stage bias point depending on an input logic signal state. The resistor divider level shifting output stage may include a first resistor and a second resistor to set the output stage point and produce valid output logic signal states. The transistor of the current steering switch input stage may function as a switch to provide at least two operating points.

Abstract: A resettable mechanical logic circuit is disclosed which is formed as part of a material structure. The circuit makes use of a bistable element. The bistable element may have a characteristic of being stable in either one of first and second orientations, once moved past a midpoint between the first and second orientations.

Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) failure detecting device is operatively associated with an LED array, and includes a driving circuit and a determining circuit. The driving circuit is used to be coupled to scan lines and data lines of the LED array, and drives, based on a first control input corresponding to selection of one of LED units of the LED array, the LED units in such a way that a current flows through said one of the LED units. The determining circuit generates, based at least on the voltages respectively at the data lines and on a second control input corresponding at least to selection of the data line that is coupled to said one of the LED units, a determination output that indicates whether said one of the LED units is determined to have failed.

Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method for performing electron beam modulation includes an input pulser to provide an electromagnetic pulse; a radio frequency (RF) filter to filter the electromagnetic pulse; a nonlinear transmission line to receive the electromagnetic pulse, and generate a backward wave RF oscillation of a predetermined frequency to travel in a direction opposite that of the electromagnetic pulse; and an electron beam generating device including an anode and a cathode, the electron beam generating device to receive a combined electromagnetic pulse from the RF filter and the backward wave RF oscillation from the nonlinear transmission line to cause excitation of a modulated voltage between the anode and cathode, and to cause the electron beam generating device to emit an electron beam that is modulated at the predetermined frequency of the backward wave RF oscillation.

Abstract: An arc suppression device includes an AC to DC converter, a switch, a resistor and a controller. The switch is coupled between the AC to DC converter and a plasma chamber. The resistor is coupled in parallel with the switch. The AC to DC converter is configured to convert an AC voltage into a DC voltage for providing to the plasma chamber. The controller is configured to detect a unit-time rate of change (ROC) of a plasma current received by the plasma chamber. When the controller determines that the unit-time ROC of the plasma current is larger than a first unit-time ROC threshold, the controller controls the switch to electrically isolate the AC to DC converter and the plasma chamber to reduce the plasma current to a first current value through the resistor.

Abstract: This document describes an interactive cord with integrated light sources. An interactive cord includes a cable, a cover that covers the cable, and a plurality of light sources integrated into the cover. The cover includes capacitive touchpoints that enable reception of touch input that causes a change in capacitance to one or more conductive threads effective to trigger a function at a computing device. Different conductive threads can be used at different capacitive touchpoints to trigger different functions. The light sources are configured to indicate a position of a respective capacitive touchpoint on the cover.

Abstract: A low power voltage level shifter circuit in which current is limited through at least one of a plurality of CMOS logic circuits, one of which receives input signals within a first voltage level and is connected between a first upper and lower power supply, a second of which transmits shifted output signals within a second voltage level and is connected between a second upper and lower power supply. There is at least one current-limiting MOS transistor connected between at one of the CMOS logic circuits and one of its power supplies. Typically, there is at least one current-limiting MOS transistor between the second CMOS logic circuit which transmits the shifted output signals which have a larger range than that of the input signals. A second current through the at least one current-limiting MOS transistor mirrors a set current through a first MOS transistor so that power consumed by the CMOS logic circuit during switching is limited.

Abstract: One example includes a superconducting gate system. The system includes a first input that is configured to provide a first input pulse and a second input that is configured to provide a second input pulse. The system also includes a gate configured to provide a first output pulse at a first output corresponding to a first logic function with respect to the first and second input pulses and based on a positive bias inductor and a first Josephson junction that are each coupled to the first output. The gate is also configured to provide a second output pulse at a second output corresponding to a second logic function with respect to the first and second input pulses and based on a negative bias inductor and a second Josephson junction that are each coupled to the second output.

Abstract: The invention proposes a lighting module for a motor vehicle, including a modulated intensity source of coherent light. The features of the invention make it possible to increase the safety of a device of this kind by employing more robust fault detection than the prior art. A method for controlling a device of this kind is also proposed.

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for standby current control of a signal path in a semiconductor device are described. An example apparatus includes: first and second logic gates coupled in series; a first circuit coupled between the first logic gate and a power supply line that activates the first logic gate responsive to a first control signal; and a second circuit coupled between the second logic gate and the power supply line that activates the second logic gate responsive to a second control signal that is different from the first control signal.

Abstract: A light fixture includes a housing having a first side and a second side opposite the first side. The light fixture further includes a first light board coupled to the first side. The first light board has at least one light emitting element emitting a first light output in a first direction. The light fixture further includes a second light board coupled to the second side. The second light board has at least one light emitting element emitting a second light output in a second direction. The light fixture further includes a first driver supported by the housing and in electrical communication with the first light board. The first driver is operable to control the first light output. The light fixture further includes a second driver supported by the housing and in electrical communication with the second light board. The second driver is operable to control the second light output.

Abstract: A lighting circuit for blinking a light-emitting unit having plural light sources is equipped with an abnormality detection unit which generates abnormality information when detecting an abnormality in even one of the plural light sources, and a holding circuit which holds the abnormality information during a period when the lighting circuit is supplied with a blinking signal. The lighting circuit supplies a drive current(s) to the plural light sources according to the blinking signal and stops supplying a drive current(s) to all of the plural light sources according to the abnormality information being held by the holding circuit.

Abstract: A calibration circuit sharing a resistor for impedance matching includes a command decoder configured to receive a command signal and decode the command signal into a calibration enable signal; a selector configured to select one of the calibration enable signal and a start signal according to a select signal, and provide a driving signal; and a calibration driver configured to perform an impedance matching operation in response to the driving signal, and generate a completion signal when performance is completed, wherein the start signal corresponds to a completion signal provided from another calibration circuit which shares the resistor for the impedance matching.

Abstract: In one aspect there is provided a luminaire (100) comprising: a light source (104) operable to emit a beam of light; and a radio module (106) operable to emit a radio beam comprising a radio signal, using a frequency band of 60 GHz; wherein the light source (104) and radio module (106) are operable to emit the light beam and radio beam so as to be substantially coincident in space. According to another aspect, there is provided a method comprising using a spatial extent of the light beam to indicate an approximate spatial extent of the radio beam, or vice versa using a spatial extent of the radio beam to indicate an approximate spatial extent of the light beam.