Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention includes a method of mounting a semiconductor device to a first side of a circuit board; and mounting at least one voltage regulator device to a second side of the circuit board, the second side opposite to the first side. The voltage regulator devices may be output filters, inductors, capacitors, and the like. In certain embodiments, the devices may be located directly underneath the semiconductor device.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for improving the delivery and filtering of power to a semiconductor device is disclosed by organizing out interconnects (pins, balls, pads or other interconnects) used to carry power in a striped configuration that shortens the conductive path required between a power source and a semiconductor device and that reduces the resistance of that conductive path.

Abstract: The present invention provides an automated-torque controlled tool for attachment to a milling machine. The tool comprises an elongated hollow housing defined by a neck section, a middle section, and a bottom section. The neck section is adapted to engage a spindle of the milling machine for rotational and axial movement therewith. A torque spring is situated within the middle section of the housing. A torque adjuster is dimensioned and configured to sit within the neck section of the housing on top the torque spring. A bit holder and driver mechanism are rotationally mounted within the bottom section of the housing. When the torque threshold is reached by the bit holder, the driver mechanism rotationally disengages from the bit holder.

Abstract: An integrated circuit die includes a microprocessor and a control circuit to control elements of a voltage regulator to supply power to the microprocessor.

Abstract: A system for voltage regulation may include a first switch comprising a first switch output, a second switch comprising a second switch output and a third switch comprising a third switch output coupled to the first switch output. The system may also include a first inductor coupled to the first switch output and the third switch output. The system may also have a second inductor coupled to the second switch output and a capacitor. The first inductor and second inductor may be coupled to each other at a node, and the capacitor may be coupled to the node.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention includes a method of mounting a semiconductor device to a first side of a circuit board; and mounting at least one voltage regulator device to a second side of the circuit board, the second side opposite to the first side. The voltage regulator devices may be output filters, inductors, capacitors, and the like. In certain embodiments, the devices may be located directly underneath the semiconductor device.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention includes a method of mounting a semiconductor device to a first side of a circuit board; and mounting at least one voltage regulator device to a second side of the circuit board, the second side opposite to the first side. The voltage regulator devices may be output filters, inductors, capacitors, and the like. In certain embodiments, the devices may be located directly underneath the semiconductor device.

Abstract: A handheld computing device is disclosed. In one embodiment the handheld computing device comprises a display screen having a first side and a second side, the first side operable to display visual images, a control mechanism coupled to the second side of the display screen, the control mechanism operable to control a visual indicia on the display screen.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention includes a method of mounting a semiconductor device to a first side of a circuit board; and mounting at least one voltage regulator device to a second side of the circuit board, the second side opposite to the first side. The voltage regulator devices may be output filters, inductors, capacitors, and the like. In certain embodiments, the devices may be located directly underneath the semiconductor device.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for improving the delivery and filtering of power to a semiconductor device is disclosed by organizing out interconnects (pins, balls, pads or other interconnects) used to carry power in a striped configuration that shortens the conductive path required between a power source and a semiconductor device and that reduces the resistance of that conductive path.

Abstract: An integrated circuit die includes a microprocessor and a control circuit to control elements of a voltage regulator to supply power to the microprocessor.

Abstract: A voltage regulator has an output path to couple to a load. A first sense point at a first sense location on the output path is to sense a first feedback signal for the voltage regulator. And, a second sense point at a second sense location on the output path is to sense a second feedback signal for the voltage regulator.