Abstract: A variable-delay circuit on an integrated circuit is used to delay a periodic strobe signal. In normal operation, the strobe signal can be shifted 90 degrees to center it within a data bit cell. In test mode, it can also be shifted up to 270 degrees in N increments to measure the effective input latch setup and hold timings. The variable-delay circuit comprises a voltage-mixing interpolator circuit to produce phase delays in N increments. The variable-delay circuit can incorporate an existing delay locked loop. Also described are an electronic system, a data processing system, and various methods of performing on-chip testing and calibration.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 28, 2000
Date of Patent:
February 19, 2002
Assignee:
Intel Corporation
Inventors:
Stephen R. Mooney, Matthew B. Haycock, Aaron K. Martin, Jonathan N. Spitz, Michael S. Sandhinti
Abstract: The invention relates to a method and composition for forming an implant in-situ within a body using non-polymeric materials, and the use of such implants as medical devices and drug delivery systems. The composition can be applied to an animal to treat periodontal disease or other tissue defect, enhance compatibility and performance of an implantable article, and deliver a biologically active agent.