Patents by Inventor Shadi M. Barakat

Shadi M. Barakat has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 9798353
    Abstract: Apparatuses are provided for adjusting the write timing. For instance, the apparatus can include an address/control bus, a write clock data recovery (WCDR) signal bus, and a timing adjustment module. The address/control bus can be configured to concurrently enable a WCDR mode of operation and an active mode of operation. The WCDR signal bus can be configured to transmit WCDR data to a memory device during the WCDR mode of operation. And the timing adjustment module can be configured to adjust a timing based on a phase shift in the WCDR data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2017
    Assignees: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., ATI Technologies ULC
    Inventors: Aaron J. Nygren, Ming-Ju E. Lee, Shadi M. Barakat, Xiaoling Xu, Toan D. Pham, W. Fritz Kruger, Michael J. Litt
  • Patent number: 9508408
    Abstract: A method and system are provided for adjusting a write timing in a memory device. For instance, the method can include receiving a data signal, a write clock signal, and a reference signal. The method can also include detecting a phase shift in the reference signal over time. The phase shift of the reference signal can be used to adjust a phase difference between the data signal and the write clock signal, where the memory device recovers data from the data signal based on an adjusted write timing of the data signal and the write clock signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES, INC.
    Inventors: Ming-Ju Edward Lee, Shadi M. Barakat, Warren Fritz Kruger, Xiaoling Xu, Toan Duc Pham, Aaron John Nygren
  • Patent number: 9032274
    Abstract: A multi-link input/output (I/O) interface uses both feed-forward and feedback signaling to reduce the impact of noise on data capture at a memory controller. To transfer data from a source module to a destination module, a defined pattern is communicated from the memory module along a master channel concurrent with the memory module providing data via one or more slave channels. Based on the phase of the defined pattern as it is received, the multi-link I/O interface feeds forward to the slave channels control signaling whose phase reflects a predicted noise pattern for the system. Each slave channel performs CDR by adjusting timing of its corresponding capture clock signal based on the fed forward control signaling and based on feedback signaling for the corresponding slave channel, whereby the feedback signaling reflects an error measurement between a phase of a capture clock signal and transitions in received data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignee: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
    Inventors: Shadi M. Barakat, Bhuvanachandran K. Nair, Paul-Hugo Lamarche
  • Patent number: 8862966
    Abstract: A method, system, and computer program product are provided for adjusting write timing in a memory device based on results of an error detection function. For instance, the method can include determining a write timing window between a signal on a data bus and a write clock signal based on the results of the error detection function. The method can also include adjusting a phase difference between the signal on the data bus and the write clock signal based on the write timing window. The memory device can recover data on the data bus based on the adjusted phase difference.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron John Nygren, Ming-Ju Edward Lee, Shadi M. Barakat, Xiaoling Xu, Toan Duc Pham, Warren Fritz Kruger
  • Publication number: 20140229785
    Abstract: A multi-link input/output (I/O) interface uses both feed-forward and feedback signaling to reduce the impact of noise on data capture at a memory controller. To transfer data from a source module to a destination module, a defined pattern is communicated from the memory module along a master channel concurrent with the memory module providing data via one or more slave channels. Based on the phase of the defined pattern as it is received, the multi-link I/O interface feeds forward to the slave channels control signaling whose phase reflects a predicted noise pattern for the system. Each slave channel performs CDR by adjusting timing of its corresponding capture clock signal based on the fed forward control signaling and based on feedback signaling for the corresponding slave channel, whereby the feedback signaling reflects an error measurement between a phase of a capture clock signal and transitions in received data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2013
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Applicant: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
    Inventors: Shadi M. Barakat, Bhuvanachandran K. Nair, Paul-Hugo Lamarche
  • Publication number: 20140211571
    Abstract: A method and system are provided for adjusting a write timing in a memory device. For instance, the method can include receiving a data signal, a write clock signal, and a reference signal. The method can also include detecting a phase shift in the reference signal over time. The phase shift of the reference signal can be used to adjust a phase difference between the data signal and the write clock signal, where the memory device recovers data from the data signal based on an adjusted write timing of the data signal and the write clock signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2014
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Applicant: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
    Inventors: Ming-Ju Edward LEE, Shadi M. BARAKAT, Warren Fritz KRUGER, Xiaoling XU, Toan Duc PHAM, Aaron John NYGREN
  • Patent number: 8730758
    Abstract: A method and system are provided for adjusting a write timing in a memory device. For instance, the method can include receiving a data signal, a write clock signal, and a reference signal. The method can also include detecting a phase shift in the reference signal over time. The phase shift of the reference signal can be used to adjust a phase difference between the data signal and the write clock signal, where the memory device recovers data from the data signal based on an adjusted write timing of the data signal and the write clock signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
    Inventors: Ming-Ju Edward Lee, Shadi M. Barakat, Warren Fritz Kruger, Xiaoling Xu, Toan Duc Pham, Aaron John Nygren
  • Patent number: 8671304
    Abstract: A method, system, and computer program product are provided for adjusting write timing in a memory device based on a training signal. For instance, the method can include configuring the memory device in a training mode of operation. The method can also include determining a write timing window between a signal on a data bus and a write clock signal based on the training signal. Further, the method includes adjusting a phase difference between the signal on the data bus and the write clock signal based on the write timing window. The memory device can recover data on the data bus based on the adjusted phase difference.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Assignee: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron John Nygren, Ming-Ju Edward Lee, Shadi M. Barakat, Xiaoling Xu, Toan Duc Pham, Warren Fritz Kruger
  • Publication number: 20130290767
    Abstract: Apparatuses are provided for adjusting the write timing. For instance, the apparatus can include an address/control bus, a write clock data recovery (WCDR) signal bus, and a timing adjustment module. The address/control bus can be configured to concurrently enable a WCDR mode of operation and an active mode of operation. The WCDR signal bus can be configured to transmit WCDR data to a memory device during the WCDR mode of operation. And the timing adjustment module can be configured to adjust a timing based on a phase shift in the WCDR data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2013
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Inventors: Aaron J. NYGREN, Ming-Ju E. Lee, Shadi M. Barakat, Xiaoling Xu, Toan D. Pham, W. Fritz Kruger, Michael J. Litt
  • Patent number: 8489912
    Abstract: A method, system, and computer program product are provided for adjusting write timing in a memory device based on a command protocol. For instance, the method can include enabling a write clock data recovery (WCDR) mode of operation. The method can also include transmitting WCDR data from a processing unit to the memory device during the WCDR mode of operation and another mode of operation of the memory device. Based on a phase shift in the WCDR data, a phase difference between a signal on a data bus and a write clock signal can be adjusted. Further, the method can include transmitting the signal on the data bus based on the adjusted phase difference between the signal on the data bus and the write clock signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignee: ATI Technologies ULC
    Inventors: Aaron John Nygren, Ming-Ju Edward Lee, Shadi M. Barakat, Xiaoling Xu, Toan Duc Pham, Warren Fritz Kruger, Michael John Litt
  • Publication number: 20110208989
    Abstract: A method, system, and computer program product are provided for adjusting write timing in a memory device based on a command protocol. For instance, the method can include enabling a write clock data recovery (WCDR) mode of operation. The method can also include transmitting WCDR data from a processing unit to the memory device during the WCDR mode of operation and another mode of operation of the memory device. Based on a phase shift in the WCDR data, a phase difference between a signal on a data bus and a write clock signal can be adjusted. Further, the method can include transmitting the signal on the data bus based on the adjusted phase difference between the signal on the data bus and the write clock signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2010
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Applicant: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron John Nygren, Ming-Ju Edward Lee, Shadi M. Barakat, Xiaoling Xu, Toan Duc Pham, Warren Fritz Kruger, Michael John Litt
  • Publication number: 20110185256
    Abstract: A method, system, and computer program product are provided for adjusting write timing in a memory device based on results of an error detection function. For instance, the method can include determining a write timing window between a signal on a data bus and a write clock signal based on the results of the error detection function. The method can also include adjusting a phase difference between the signal on the data bus and the write clock signal based on the write timing window. The memory device can recover data on the data bus based on the adjusted phase difference.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2010
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Applicant: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron John Nygren, Ming-Ju Edward Lee, Shadi M. Barakat, Xiaoling Xu, Toan Duc Pham, Warren Fritz Kruger
  • Publication number: 20110185218
    Abstract: A method, system, and computer program product are provided for adjusting write timing in a memory device based on a training signal. For instance, the method can include configuring the memory device in a training mode of operation. The method can also include determining a write timing window between a signal on a data bus and a write clock signal based on the training signal. Further, the method includes adjusting a phase difference between the signal on the data bus and the write clock signal based on the write timing window. The memory device can recover data on the data bus based on the adjusted phase difference.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2010
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Applicant: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron John Nygren, Ming-Ju Edward Lee, Shadi M. Barakat, Xiaoling Xu, Toan Duc Pham, Warren Fritz Kruger
  • Publication number: 20100329045
    Abstract: A method and system are provided for adjusting a write timing in a memory device. For instance, the method can include receiving a data signal, a write clock signal, and a reference signal. The method can also include detecting a phase shift in the reference signal over time. The phase shift of the reference signal can be used to adjust a phase difference between the data signal and the write clock signal, where the memory device recovers data from the data signal based on an adjusted write timing of the data signal and the write clock signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2009
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Applicant: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
    Inventors: Ming-Ju Edward LEE, Shadi M. Barakat, Warren Fritz Kruger, Xiaoling Xu, Toan Duc Pham, Aaron John Nygren