Abstract: A computer-implemented method, which enables the data to be clustered without being required to perform any distance calculations among the points of the dataset, includes assigning points of a dataset to cells of a cellular automaton; assigning each cell, having a data point assigned, a distinct state value and a constant temperature value; and assigning all cells, to which a data point is not assigned, a unique state value different from the state values utilized for cells having a data point and to a temperature lower than the constant temperature value; selecting a cell in the cellular automaton randomly; calculating the average temperature of the selected cell and its neighbor cells; setting the temperature of the cells having no data point, as the average temperature; if a neighbor cell temperature is above the predetermined threshold value, moving this neighbor cell to the state of the selected cell.

Abstract: It is an object of one or more embodiments of the present disclosure to provide a single-inductor dual-output (SIDO), or single-inductor multiple-output (SIMO), Buck switching converter which can supply opposite polarity current to its outputs, through an inductor. It is a further object of one or more embodiments, when one output has an overshoot and the other output is below a reference, to enable discharging the overshoot output to the other output, resulting in a significant charge recycling and considerable increase in power efficiency. Still further, it is an object of one or more embodiments to improve output voltage ripple, as both outputs are being supplied at the same time, compared to prior art SIDO operation, where only one output is supplied for a given phase.

Abstract: It is an object of one or more embodiments of the present disclosure to provide a single-inductor dual-output (SIDO), or single-inductor multiple-output (SIMO), Buck switching converter which can supply opposite polarity current to its outputs, through an inductor. It is a further object of one or more embodiments, when one output has an overshoot and the other output is below a reference, to enable discharging the overshoot output to the other output, resulting in a significant charge recycling and considerable increase in power efficiency. Still further, it is an object of one or more embodiments to improve output voltage ripple, as both outputs are being supplied at the same time, compared to prior art SIDO operation, where only one output is supplied for a given phase.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method, which enables the data to be clustered without being required to perform any distance calculations among the points of the dataset, includes assigning points of a dataset to cells of a cellular automaton; assigning each cell, having a data point assigned, a distinct state value and a constant temperature value; and assigning all cells, to which a data point is not assigned, a unique state value different from the state values utilized for cells having a data point and to a temperature lower than the constant temperature value; selecting a cell in the cellular automaton randomly; calculating the average temperature of the selected cell and its neighbor cells; setting the temperature of the cells having no data point, as the average temperature; if a neighbor cell temperature is above the predetermined threshold value, moving this neighbor cell to the state of the selected cell.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for a voltage reference circuit with flexible and adjustable voltage settings. A voltage reference circuit, comprising a PTAT Current Generator configured to provide current through a first resistor, a CTAT Current Generator configured to provide a CTAT current through a second resistor, a PTAT-CTAT Adder circuit configured to sum the PTAT current, and the CTAT current, wherein said sum of the PTAT and CTAT current through a third resistor is configured to provide an output voltage greater than a silicon bandgap voltage.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for a voltage reference circuit with flexible and adjustable voltage settings. A voltage reference circuit, comprising a PTAT Current Generator configured to provide current through a first resistor, a CTAT Current Generator configured to provide a CTAT current through a second resistor, a PTAT-CTAT Adder circuit configured to sum the PTAT current, and the CTAT current, wherein said sum of the PTAT and CTAT current through a third resistor is configured to provide an output voltage greater than a silicon bandgap voltage.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for a voltage reference circuit with flexible and adjustable voltage settings. A voltage reference circuit, comprising a PTAT Current Generator configured to provide current through a first resistor, a CTAT Current Generator configured to provide a CTAT current through a second resistor, a PTAT-CTAT Adder circuit configured to sum the PTAT current, and the CTAT current, wherein said sum of the PTAT and CTAT current through a third resistor is configured to provide an output voltage greater than a silicon bandgap voltage.

Abstract: Phase detectors for clock and data recovery circuits are provided herein. In certain implementations, a phase detector includes sampling circuitry that generates a plurality of samples of an input data signal based on timing of a plurality of clock signals, a binary response circuit that processes the plurality of samples to generate a plurality of binary output signals providing a binary detector response, and a linear response circuit that processes the plurality of samples to generate a plurality of linear output signals providing a linear detector response. The phase detector generates one or more data output signals based on the plurality of samples to thereby recover data from the input data signal.

Abstract: Phase detectors for clock and data recovery circuits are provided herein. In certain implementations, a phase detector includes sampling circuitry that generates a plurality of samples of an input data signal based on timing of a plurality of clock signals, a binary response circuit that processes the plurality of samples to generate a plurality of binary output signals providing a binary detector response, and a linear response circuit that processes the plurality of samples to generate a plurality of linear output signals providing a linear detector response. The phase detector generates one or more data output signals based on the plurality of samples to thereby recover data from the input data signal.

Abstract: The present document relates to multi-stage amplifiers, such as linear regulators (e.g. low-dropout regulators). A method and a circuit for reducing leakage current of such multi-stage amplifiers is presented. A voltage regulator is described. The voltage regulator comprises a pass device configured to provide a load current at a regulated output voltage to an output node of the voltage regulator. A source of the pass device is coupled to a first potential of the voltage regulator. Furthermore, the voltage regulator comprises drive circuitry configured to control the pass device via a gate of the pass device, based on a reference voltage and based on a feedback voltage derived from the output voltage. In addition, the voltage regulator comprises leakage reduction circuitry configured to pull-up the gate of the pass device using a second potential; wherein the second potential is higher than the first potential.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for a voltage reference circuit with flexible and adjustable voltage settings. A voltage reference circuit, comprising a PTAT Current Generator configured to provide current through a first resistor, a CTAT Current Generator configured to provide a CTAT current through a second resistor, a PTAT-CTAT Adder circuit configured to sum the PTAT current, and the CTAT current, wherein said sum of the PTAT and CTAT current through a third resistor is configured to provide an output voltage greater than a silicon bandgap voltage.

Abstract: The present document relates to multi-stage amplifiers, such as linear regulators (e.g. low-dropout regulators). A method and a circuit for reducing leakage current of such multi-stage amplifiers is presented. A voltage regulator is described. The voltage regulator comprises a pass device configured to provide a load current at a regulated output voltage to an output node of the voltage regulator. A source of the pass device is coupled to a first potential of the voltage regulator. Furthermore, the voltage regulator comprises drive circuitry configured to control the pass device via a gate of the pass device, based on a reference voltage and based on a feedback voltage derived from the output voltage. In addition, the voltage regulator comprises leakage reduction circuitry configured to pull-up the gate of the pass device using a second potential; wherein the second potential is higher than the first potential.