Patents by Inventor Derek Hing Sang Tam

Derek Hing Sang Tam 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).

  • Patent number: 9836420
    Abstract: An integrated circuit is provided. The integrated circuit includes a mapping circuit configured to determine a state associated with a first universal series bus (USB) communication mode based on one or both of a signal level on a first data line and a signal level on a second data line. The integrated circuit also includes a line state converter circuit configured to generate a line state associated with a second USB communication mode based on the determined state and based on one or both of the signal level on the first data line and the signal level on the second data line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: AVAGO TECHNOLOGIES GENERAL IP (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.
    Inventors: Dae Woon Kang, Desheng Ma, Derek Hing Sang Tam, Chia-Jen Hsu, Preeti Mulage
  • Patent number: 9727514
    Abstract: An integrated circuit is provided. The integrated circuit includes a communication-mode determination circuitry configured to detect a signal level at one or both of a first data line and a second data line and to determine whether a communication mode of the first data line and the second data line is a first universal series bus (USB) communication mode or a second USB communication mode. The integrated circuit also includes a first transceiver circuitry configured to operate in one of multiple modes, based on the communication mode determined. The integrated circuit also includes a second transceiver circuitry configured to operate in one of multiple modes, based on the communication mode determined. A maximum signal level of the first USB communication mode is greater than a maximum signal level of the second USB communication mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: AVAGO TECHNOLOGIES GENERAL IP (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.
    Inventors: Desheng Ma, Derek Hing Sang Tam, Chia-Jen Hsu, Preeti Mulage
  • Publication number: 20160162430
    Abstract: An integrated circuit is provided. The integrated circuit includes a communication-mode determination circuitry configured to detect a signal level at one or both of a first data line and a second data line and to determine whether a communication mode of the first data line and the second data line is a first universal series bus (USB) communication mode or a second USB communication mode. The integrated circuit also includes a first transceiver circuitry configured to operate in one of multiple modes, based on the communication mode determined. The integrated circuit also includes a second transceiver circuitry configured to operate in one of multiple modes, based on the communication mode determined. A maximum signal level of the first USB communication mode is greater than a maximum signal level of the second USB communication mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2015
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Inventors: Desheng MA, Derek Hing Sang Tam, Chia-Jen Hsu, Preeti Mulage
  • Publication number: 20160162427
    Abstract: An integrated circuit is provided. The integrated circuit includes a mapping circuit configured to determine a state associated with a first universal series bus (USB) communication mode based on one or both of a signal level on a first data line and a signal level on a second data line. The integrated circuit also includes a line state converter circuit configured to generate a line state associated with a second USB communication mode based on the determined state and based on one or both of the signal level on the first data line and the signal level on the second data line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2015
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Inventors: Dae Woon KANG, Desheng MA, Derek Hing Sang TAM, Chia-Jen HSU, Preeti MULAGE
  • Patent number: 7098738
    Abstract: A programmable gain amplifier with three stages uses fine steps, has a large gain range, and is monotonic. The first stage comprises several amplifiers, each including a resistive feedback loop. The feedback loop comprises a series of resistors, with each resistor acting as a tap. Since the number of resistors in the loop is unchanging, monotonicity and stability is guaranteed when resistance is increased using successive taps. A switch system connects two taps at a time to an interpolation stage. Each of these taps corresponds to a specific resistor level, and thus a gain level. The interpolation stage uses a plurality of current sources inside a feedback amplifier to control the interpolation, in order to provide fine gain steps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2006
    Assignee: Broadcom Corporation
    Inventors: Derek Hing-Sang Tam, Ardie Venes
  • Patent number: 7034584
    Abstract: A frequency dividing circuit divides a master clock frequency by a non-integer factor to provide an output clock signal whose frequency is equal to the frequency of the master clock signal divided by that non-integer factor. In one embodiment, the circuit is operative to divide the master clock frequency by 2.5.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2006
    Assignee: Broadcom Corporation
    Inventors: Ka Lun Choi, Derek Hing Sang Tam
  • Patent number: 7019565
    Abstract: Methods and systems for fully differential frequency doubling include receiving a differential input signal having a first frequency, generating a non-inverted or positive output signal having twice the frequency of the input signal, and generating an inverted or negative version of the positive output signal. The positive and negative output signals form a fully differential output. The duty ratio of the output signals substantially matches a duty ratio of the input signals. Fully differential frequency doubling can be implemented with NMOS and/or PMOS devices. The invention further provides optional circuitry for increasing an output signal level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2006
    Assignee: Broadcom Corporation
    Inventors: Derek Hing Sang Tam, Venugopal Gopinathan
  • Patent number: 6882190
    Abstract: A frequency dividing circuit divides a master clock frequency by a non-integer factor to provide an output clock signal whose frequency is equal to the frequency of the master clock signal divided by that non-integer factor. In one embodiment, the circuit is operative to divide the master clock frequency by 2.5.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2005
    Assignee: Broadcom Corporation
    Inventors: Ka Lun Choi, Derek Hing Sang Tam
  • Publication number: 20040150437
    Abstract: A frequency dividing circuit divides a master clock frequency by a non-integer factor to provide an output clock signal whose frequency is equal to the frequency of the master clock signal divided by that non-integer factor. In one embodiment, the circuit is operative to divide the master clock frequency by 2.5.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2004
    Publication date: August 5, 2004
    Inventors: Ka Lun Choi, Derek Hing Sang Tam
  • Patent number: 6707327
    Abstract: A frequency dividing circuit divides a master clock frequency by a non-integer factor to provide an output clock signal whose frequency is equal to the frequency of the master clock signal divided by that non-integer factor. In one embodiment, the circuit is operative to divide the master clock frequency by 2.5.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2004
    Assignee: Broadcom Corporation
    Inventors: Ka Lun Choi, Derek Hing Sang Tam
  • Publication number: 20030117187
    Abstract: A frequency dividing circuit divides a master clock frequency by a non-integer factor to provide an output clock signal whose frequency is equal to the frequency of the master clock signal divided by that non-integer factor. In one embodiment, the circuit is operative to divide the master clock frequency by 2.5.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2002
    Publication date: June 26, 2003
    Applicant: Broadcom Corporation
    Inventors: Ka Lun Choi, Derek Hing Sang Tam
  • Patent number: 6570417
    Abstract: A frequency dividing circuit divides a master clock frequency by a non-integer factor to provide an output clock signal whose frequency is equal to the frequency of the master clock signal divided by that non-integer factor. In one embodiment, the circuit is operative to divide the master clock frequency by 2.5.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2003
    Assignee: Broadcom Corporation
    Inventors: Ka Lun Choi, Derek Hing Sang Tam
  • Publication number: 20020057117
    Abstract: A frequency dividing circuit divides a master clock frequency by a non-integer factor to provide an output clock signal whose frequency is equal to the frequency of the master clock signal divided by that non-integer factor. In one embodiment, the circuit is operative to divide the master clock frequency by 2.5.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2001
    Publication date: May 16, 2002
    Inventors: Ka Lun Choi, Derek Hing Sang Tam