Abstract: The present invention provides embodiments of a capacitor and a method of forming the capacitor. The capacitor includes one or more trenches formed in a semiconductor layer above a substrate. The trench includes dielectric material deposited on the trench walls and a conductive fill material formed within the trench and above the dielectric material. The capacitor also includes one or more first doped regions formed adjacent the trench(es) in the semiconductor layer. The first doped region is doped with a first type of dopant. The capacitor further includes one or more second doped regions formed adjacent the first doped region(s) in the semiconductor layer. The second doped regions are doped with a second type of dopant that is opposite to the first type of dopant.

Abstract: A method for performing metallic line testing on a communication system is provided. The communication system includes an isolation transformer disposed between a provider circuit operable to provide a digital subscriber line signal and a subscriber circuit. The isolation transformer has a center tap. A test signal is injected at the center tap. A response of the subscriber circuit to the test signal is sensed.

Abstract: A communication system includes transmit and receive paths, a balancing filter, a noise generator, a detector, and an interface. The transmit path is operable to generate data for communication on a communication network. The receive path is operable to receive data from the communication network. The balancing filter is coupled between the transmit path and the receive path. The noise generator is operable to inject a noise signal on the receive path. The detector is operable to measure reflected power in the transmit path associated with the noise signal. The interface is operable to receive a plurality of sets of coefficients for configuring the balancing filter, wherein the detector is operable to measure the reflected power for each of the sets of coefficients.

Abstract: A method, apparatus, and system are provided for controlling the power-mode of a telephonic device. An off-hook condition is detected. A power level for an operation of an electronic device is determined based upon detecting the off-hook condition. Determining the power level includes determining a frequency parameter and/or a pulse-width parameter of a power signal. The power signal is provided for an operation of the electronic device based upon the determined power level.