Patents by Inventor Chin Ming Chien

Chin Ming Chien 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).

  • Publication number: 20190356321
    Abstract: A stacked synthesizer for wide local oscillator (LO) generation using a dynamic divider. The phase locked loop can include a plurality of voltage controlled oscillators (VCOs), and a selector that can be configured to select an output of one of the plurality of VCOs. The selected output of one of the plurality of VCOs can be provided to an on-chip dynamic divider and to an off-chip dynamic divider for LO sharing. The dynamic dividers can be configured to generate synthesizer outputs based on a multiplication of the selected output of one of the plurality of VCOs by a factor (1+1/M), where M is a variable number.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2018
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventors: Igal Kushnir, Hung-Ming Chien, Wei-Hong Chen, Theodoros Chalvatzis, Seunghwan Yoon, Chin-Ming Chien, Tirdad Sowlati, Moche Cohen, Kobi Sturkovich, Shaul Klein
  • Patent number: 10033393
    Abstract: A stacked synthesizer for wide local oscillator (LO) generation using a dynamic divider. The phase locked loop can include a plurality of voltage controlled oscillators (VCOs), and a selector that can be configured to select an output of one of the plurality of VCOs. The selected output of one of the plurality of VCOs can be provided to an on-chip dynamic divider and to an off-chip dynamic divider for LO sharing. The dynamic dividers can be configured to generate synthesizer outputs based on a multiplication of the selected output of one of the plurality of VCOs by a factor (1+1/M), where M is a variable number.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignee: MAXLINEAR ASIA SINGAPORE PTE LTD
    Inventors: Igal Kushnir, Hung-Ming Chien, Wei-Hong Chen, Theodoros Chalvatzis, Seunghwan Yoon, Chin-Ming Chien, Tirdad Sowlati, Moche Cohen, Kobi Sturkovich, Shaul Klein
  • Publication number: 20180175869
    Abstract: A stacked synthesizer for wide local oscillator (LO) generation using a dynamic divider. The phase locked loop can include a plurality of voltage controlled oscillators (VCOs), and a selector that can be configured to select an output of one of the plurality of VCOs. The selected output of one of the plurality of VCOs can be provided to an on-chip dynamic divider and to an off-chip dynamic divider for LO sharing. The dynamic dividers can be configured to generate synthesizer outputs based on a multiplication of the selected output of one of the plurality of VCOs by a factor (1+1/M), where M is a variable number.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2017
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventors: Igal Kushnir, Hung-Ming Chien, Wei-Hong Chen, Theodoros Chalvatzis, Seunghwan Yoon, Chin-Ming Chien, Tirdad Sowlati, Moche Cohen, Kobi Sturkovich, Shaul Klein
  • Patent number: 9571112
    Abstract: A stacked synthesizer for wide local oscillator (LO) generation using a dynamic divider. The phase locked loop can include a plurality of voltage controlled oscillators (VCOs), and a selector that can be configured to select an output of one of the plurality of VCOs. The selected output of one of the plurality of VCOs can be provided to an on-chip dynamic divider and to an off-chip dynamic divider for LO sharing. The dynamic dividers can be configured to generate synthesizer outputs based on a multiplication of the selected output of one of the plurality of VCOs by a factor (1+1/M), where M is a variable number.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Assignee: MAXLINEAR ASIA SINGAPORE PTE LTD.
    Inventors: Igal Kushnir, Hung-Ming Chien, Wei-Hong Chen, Theodoros Chalvatzis, Seunghwan Yoon, Chin-Ming Chien, Tirdad Sowlati, Moche Cohen, Kobi Sturkovich, Shaul Klein
  • Patent number: 9140739
    Abstract: According to one disclosed embodiment, an on-chip resistor calibration circuit includes an RC oscillator having a test resistor and a precision capacitor as elements, a counter, and a reference clock. In one embodiment, an RC oscillator generates a waveform having a period dependent upon the resistance of the test resistor and the capacitance of the precision capacitor. In such an embodiment, a counter and a reference clock may be configured to measure the period of the waveform. Using a pre-determined capacitance of the precision capacitor, a resistance of the test resistor may be determined. In another embodiment, an RC oscillator generates first and second waveforms through use of an additional capacitor that can be switched in and out of the RC oscillator circuit. Using a pre-determined capacitance of the precision capacitor, an RC product of the test resistor and the additional capacitor may be determined.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Assignee: BROADCOM CORPORATION
    Inventors: Alireza Zolfaghari, Chin-Ming Chien, Bojko Marholev
  • Publication number: 20150222281
    Abstract: A stacked synthesizer for wide local oscillator (LO) generation using a dynamic divider. The phase locked loop can include a plurality of voltage controlled oscillators (VCOs), and a selector that can be configured to select an output of one of the plurality of VCOs. The selected output of one of the plurality of VCOs can be provided to an on-chip dynamic divider and to an off-chip dynamic divider for LO sharing. The dynamic dividers can be configured to generate synthesizer outputs based on a multiplication of the selected output of one of the plurality of VCOs by a factor (1+1/M), where M is a variable number.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2014
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Applicant: Broadcom Corporation
    Inventors: Igal Kushnir, Hung-Ming Chien, Wei-Hong Chen, Theodoros Chalvatzis, Seunghwan Yoon, Chin-Ming Chien, Tirdad Sowlati, Moche Cohen, Kobi Sturkovich, Shaul Klein
  • Publication number: 20130285679
    Abstract: According to one disclosed embodiment, an on-chip resistor calibration circuit includes an RC oscillator having a test resistor and a precision capacitor as elements, a counter, and a reference clock. In one embodiment, an RC oscillator generates a waveform having a period dependent upon the resistance of the test resistor and the capacitance of the precision capacitor. In such an embodiment, a counter and a reference clock may be configured to measure the period of the waveform. Using a pre-determined capacitance of the precision capacitor, a resistance of the test resistor may be determined. In another embodiment, an RC oscillator generates first and second waveforms through use of an additional capacitor that can be switched in and out of the RC oscillator circuit. Using a pre-determined capacitance of the precision capacitor, an RC product of the test resistor and the additional capacitor may be determined.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2013
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Inventors: Alireza Zolfaghari, Chin-Ming Chien, Bojko Marholev
  • Patent number: 8476911
    Abstract: According to one disclosed embodiment, an on-chip resistor calibration circuit includes an RC oscillator having a test resistor and a precision capacitor as elements, a counter, and a reference clock. In one embodiment, an RC oscillator generates a waveform having a period dependent upon the resistance of the test resistor and the capacitance of the precision capacitor. In such an embodiment, a counter and a reference clock may be configured to measure the period of the waveform. Using a pre-determined capacitance of the precision capacitor, a resistance of the test resistor may be determined. In another embodiment, an RC oscillator generates first and second waveforms through use of an additional capacitor that can be switched in and out of the RC oscillator circuit. Using a pre-determined capacitance of the precision capacitor, an RC product of the test resistor and the additional capacitor may be determined.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: Broadcom Corporation
    Inventors: Alireza Zolfaghari, Chin-Ming Chien, Bojko Marholev
  • Patent number: 8208584
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide an oscillator circuit having a steady output frequency that is independent of the supplied voltage. This oscillator includes a Schmitt trigger circuit which may be implemented within an integrated circuit of a wireless terminal or other like portable electronic device. The Schmitt trigger circuit receives a threshold voltage input and a second voltage input. The Schmitt trigger circuit generates an output voltage equal to either a first output voltage or a second output voltage based on the results of comparing the threshold voltage input to the second voltage input. An RC network may be coupled to the output of the Schmitt trigger circuit and is operable to supply the second voltage input to the Schmitt trigger circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2012
    Assignee: Broadcom Corporation
    Inventors: Chin-Ming Chien, Bojko F. Marholev
  • Publication number: 20120112773
    Abstract: According to one disclosed embodiment, an on-chip resistor calibration circuit includes an RC oscillator having a test resistor and a precision capacitor as elements, a counter, and a reference clock. In one embodiment, an RC oscillator generates a waveform having a period dependent upon the resistance of the test resistor and the capacitance of the precision capacitor. In such an embodiment, a counter and a reference clock may be configured to measure the period of the waveform. Using a pre-determined capacitance of the precision capacitor, a resistance of the test resistor may be determined. In another embodiment, an RC oscillator generates first and second waveforms through use of an additional capacitor that can be switched in and out of the RC oscillator circuit. Using a pre-determined capacitance of the precision capacitor, an RC product of the test resistor and the additional capacitor may be determined.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2010
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Applicant: Broadcom Corporation
    Inventors: Alireza Zolfaghari, Chin-Ming Chien, Bojko Marholev
  • Publication number: 20090196375
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide an oscillator circuit having a steady output frequency that is independent of the supplied voltage. This oscillator includes a Schmitt trigger circuit which may be implemented within an integrated circuit of a wireless terminal or other like portable electronic device. The Schmitt trigger circuit receives a threshold voltage input and a second voltage input. The Schmitt trigger circuit generates an output voltage equal to either a first output voltage or a second output voltage based on the results of comparing the threshold voltage input to the second voltage input. An RC network may be coupled to the output of the Schmitt trigger circuit and is operable to supply the second voltage input to the Schmitt trigger circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2009
    Publication date: August 6, 2009
    Applicant: BROADCOM CORPORATION
    Inventors: Chin Ming Chien, Bojko F. Marholev
  • Patent number: 7529317
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide an oscillator circuit having a steady output frequency that is independent of the supplied voltage. This oscillator includes a Schmitt trigger circuit which may be implemented within an integrated circuit of a wireless terminal or other like portable electronic device. The Schmitt trigger circuit receives a threshold voltage input and a second voltage input. The Schmitt trigger circuit generates an output voltage equal to either a first output voltage or a second output voltage based on the results of comparing the threshold voltage input to the second voltage input. An RC network may be coupled to the output of the Schmitt trigger circuit and is operable to supply the second voltage input to the Schmitt trigger circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2009
    Assignee: Broadcom Corporation
    Inventors: Chin Ming Chien, Bojko F. Marholev