Abstract: A system and method for synchronizing translation lookaside buffer (TLB) access in a multithread processor is disclosed. When a first exception is found while searching the TLB, the exception is handled. While the exception is handled, thread processors are restricted from requesting the handling of any other exception.

Abstract: In an RF communication system, aspects of constant or proportional to absolute temperature biasing for minimizing transmitter output power variation may comprise configuring at least one current source to provide a temperature dependent current, where the current may be constant with temperature or vary proportionally to absolute temperature. A control voltage that may be generated by an operational amplifier may be fed back to control the current source. An input reference voltage may also be generated for the operational amplifier by utilizing PN junction characteristics of at least one bipolar junction transistor. Resistance may be adjusted to allow operation of the current source at a plurality of different supply voltages, including the different supply voltages that may be less than 1.2 volts, for example. Additionally, adjusting the resistance may also allow the current to be constant with temperature or vary with temperature.

Abstract: A method for refreshing data in a circuit element included in a dynamic register. A static loop is coupled to the circuit element as a feedback path from the output terminal to the input terminal of the circuit element. A control signal is provided to the static loop. The static loop is activated via the control signal to refresh the data in the circuit element.