Patents by Inventor Wayne L. Walters

Wayne L. Walters 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).

  • High speed serial I/O technology using an optical link
    Patent number: 7044658
    Abstract: A high-speed optical transceiver for an integrated circuit (IC) includes a serializer-deserializer (SERDES) and a vertical cavity surface emitting laser (VCSEL) combined with a detector array. By covalently bonding the SERDES die to the IC, the two components can be processed simultaneously to produce a tightly aligned, high-speed data interface. The SERDES can be coupled to the VCSEL/detector array using a flex interconnect, or the VCSEL/detector array can also be covalently bonded to the IC or SERDES to maximize data bandwidth. The SERDES and VCSEL/detector array can also be produced in a single die using a process technology appropriate for both to maximize manufacturing efficiency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2006
    Assignee: Xilinx, Inc.
    Inventors: Bernard L. Grung, Wayne L. Walters, Steven M. Baier
  • High speed serial I/O technology using an optical link
    Patent number: 6821029
    Abstract: A high-speed optical transceiver for an integrated circuit (IC) includes a serializer-deserializer (SERDES) and a vertical cavity surface emitting laser (VCSEL) combined with a detector array. By covalently bonding the SERDES die to the IC, the two components can be processed simultaneously to produce a tightly aligned, high-speed data interface. The SERDES can be coupled to the VCSEL/detector array using a flex interconnect, or the VCSEL/detector array can also be covalently bonded to the IC or SERDES to maximize data bandwidth. The SERDES and VCSEL/detector array can also be produced in a single die using a process technology appropriate for both to maximize manufacturing efficiency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2004
    Assignee: Xilinx, Inc.
    Inventors: Bernard L. Grung, Wayne L. Walters, Steven M. Baier
  • Magnetic thin film memory with all dual function films
    Patent number: 4547866
    Abstract: A non-volatile flat film memory with a symmetrical cell design having four magnetic films and full turn word line construction. The design provides flux closure during both store and read as well as providing memory storage in all films. The structure is fabricated on silicon using processes compatible with integrated circuit technology.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 1984
    Date of Patent: October 15, 1985
    Assignee: Honeywell Inc.
    Inventors: Olin S. Lutes, Wayne L. Walters
  • Scanning microscope system with automatic cell find and autofocus
    Patent number: 4000417
    Abstract: A scanning automated microscope system is designed as a clinical laboratory instrument which will aid and speed the task of the medical technologist in performing leukocyte differential count and red blood cell morphology studies. The microscope system has automatic stage drive which operates along the x, y, and z axes and an automated cell find system such that the leukocytes on normally prepared Wright stained slides are located automatically along a conventional meander search pattern, the found leukocytes are centered in the field of view, and are focused automatically. These cells can be observed on a color TV monitor and/or through the microscope oculars.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 1975
    Date of Patent: December 28, 1976
    Assignee: Honeywell Inc.
    Inventors: William M. Adkisson, Gerald D. Hunter, William M. Papic, Wayne L. Walters