Patents by Inventor Harold Kutz

Harold Kutz 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: 11770109
    Abstract: An integrated circuit can include an amplifier coupled to receive an analog input signal, an anti-aliasing filter (AAF) coupled to an output of the amplifier, a buffer circuit coupled to an output of the AAF, a sigma-delta modulator configured to generate a digital data stream in response to an output of the buffer, and a plurality of chopping circuits nested within one another, including a first pair of chopping circuits having at least the amplifier disposed therebetween and configured to remove offset in the analog input signal, and a second pair of chopping circuit having at least the first pair of chopping circuits disposed therebetween. The amplifier, AAF, sigma-delta modulator, and chopping circuits can be formed with the same integrated circuit substrate. Corresponding methods and systems are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: Cypress Semiconductor Corporation
    Inventors: Erhan Hancioglu, Eashwar Thiagarajan, Eric Mann, Harold Kutz, Vaibhav Ramamoorthy, Rajiv Singh, Amsby Richardson, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20230188139
    Abstract: Implementations disclosed describe an integrated circuit (IC) having a plurality of reconfigurable analog circuits that include a finite state machine (FSM) logic circuit and further include an interface to receive an input signal. In a first IC configuration, with the plurality of reconfigurable analog circuits having a first configuration setting, the IC may process the input signal through the plurality of reconfigurable analog circuits to generate a first output value based on the input signal. Responsive to the FSM logic circuit processing the first output value, the IC may reconfigure the plurality of reconfigurable analog circuits into a second IC configuration having a second configuration setting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2022
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Applicant: Cypress Semiconductor Corporation
    Inventors: Eashwar THIAGARAJAN, Andrew PAGE, Harold KUTZ, Kendall CASTOR-PERRY, Rajiv SINGH, Erhan HANCIOGLU, Bert SULLAM
  • Publication number: 20230055860
    Abstract: An integrated circuit can include an amplifier coupled to receive an analog input signal, an anti-aliasing filter (AAF) coupled to an output of the amplifier, a buffer circuit coupled to an output of the AAF, a sigma-delta modulator configured to generate a digital data stream in response to an output of the buffer, and a plurality of chopping circuits nested within one another, including a first pair of chopping circuits having at least the amplifier disposed therebetween and configured to remove offset in the analog input signal, and a second pair of chopping circuit having at least the first pair of chopping circuits disposed therebetween. The amplifier, AAF, sigma-delta modulator, and chopping circuits can be formed with the same integrated circuit substrate. Corresponding methods and systems are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2022
    Publication date: February 23, 2023
    Applicant: Cypress Semiconductor Corporation
    Inventors: Erhan Hancioglu, Eashwar Thiagarajan, Eric Mann, Harold Kutz, Vaibhav Ramamoorthy, Rajiv Singh, Amsby Richardson, JR.
  • Patent number: 11533055
    Abstract: Implementations disclosed describe a programmable analog subsystem (PASS) having a plurality of reconfigurable analog circuits. The PASS may be coupled to an input/output device to receive an input signal and to an interface to communicate data with a central processing unit. In a first PASS configuration, with the plurality of reconfigurable analog circuits having a first configuration setting, the PASS may process the input signal through the plurality of reconfigurable analog circuits to generate a first output value based on the input signal. Responsive to the first output value, the PASS may reconfigure the plurality of reconfigurable analog circuits into a second PASS configuration having a second configuration setting, such that the second configuration setting is different than the first configuration setting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2022
    Assignee: Cypress Semiconductor Corporation
    Inventors: Eashwar Thiagarajan, Andrew Page, Harold Kutz, Kendall Castor-Perry, Rajiv Singh, Erhan Hancioglu, Bert Sullam
  • Patent number: 11496148
    Abstract: One or more systems and/or methods for implementing an analog-to-digital converter system with a floating digital channel configuration are provided. An analog input component is configured to receive measured analog signals, and output analog signals, corresponding to the measured analog signals, to an analog channel coupled to the analog input component. The analog channel is coupled to a switching component connected to a first digital channel and a second digital channel. The analog channel comprises a modulator configured to convert the analog signals into a data stream selectively input by the switching component to the first digital channel or the second digital channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: Cypress Semiconductor Corporation
    Inventors: Eric N. Mann, Erhan Hancioglu, Eashwar Thiagarajan, Harold Kutz, Amsby D Richardson, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20220302925
    Abstract: One or more systems and/or methods for implementing an analog-to-digital converter system with a floating digital channel configuration are provided. An analog input component is configured to receive measured analog signals, and output analog signals, corresponding to the measured analog signals, to an analog channel coupled to the analog input component. The analog channel is coupled to a switching component connected to a first digital channel and a second digital channel. The analog channel comprises a modulator configured to convert the analog signals into a data stream selectively input by the switching component to the first digital channel or the second digital channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2021
    Publication date: September 22, 2022
    Applicant: Cypress Semiconductor Corporation
    Inventors: Eric N. Mann, Erhan Hancioglu, Eashwar Thiagarajan, Harold Kutz, Amsby D Richardson, JR.
  • Patent number: 11437961
    Abstract: An integrated circuit can include an amplifier coupled to receive an analog input signal, an anti-aliasing filter (AAF) coupled to an output of the amplifier, a buffer circuit coupled to an output of the AAF, a sigma-delta modulator configured to generate a digital data stream in response to an output of the buffer, and a plurality of chopping circuits nested within one another, including a first pair of chopping circuits having at least the amplifier disposed therebetween and configured to remove offset in the analog input signal, and a second pair of chopping circuit having at least the first pair of chopping circuits disposed therebetween. The amplifier, AAF, sigma-delta modulator, and chopping circuits can be formed with the same integrated circuit substrate. Corresponding methods and systems are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: Cypress Semiconductor Corporation
    Inventors: Erhan Hancioglu, Eashwar Thiagarajan, Eric Mann, Harold Kutz, Vaibhav Ramamoorthy, Rajiv Singh, Amsby Richardson, Jr.
  • Patent number: 11251805
    Abstract: A method can include modulating an amplified analog signal into a digital data stream, filtering the digital data stream with a first filter, generating gain control values associated with amplified analog signal based on the filtered data stream with the first filter and filtering the digital data stream with a second filter, and generating output digital values associated with the amplified analog signal based on the filtered data stream with the second filter. Corresponding systems and devices are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Assignee: Cypress Semiconductor Corporation
    Inventors: Eashwar Thiagarajan, Erhan Hancioglu, Eric N. Mann, Harold Kutz, Amsby D Richardson, Jr., Rajiv Singh
  • Publication number: 20210409034
    Abstract: A method can include modulating an amplified analog signal into a digital data stream, filtering the digital data stream with a first filter, generating gain control values associated with amplified analog signal based on the filtered data stream with the first filter and filtering the digital data stream with a second filter, and generating output digital values associated with the amplified analog signal based on the filtered data stream with the second filter. Corresponding systems and devices are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2020
    Publication date: December 30, 2021
    Applicant: Cypress Semiconductor Corporation
    Inventors: Eashwar Thiagarajan, Erhan Hancioglu, Eric N. Mann, Harold Kutz, Amsby D. Richardson, JR., Rajiv Singh
  • Publication number: 20210408986
    Abstract: An integrated circuit can include an amplifier coupled to receive an analog input signal, an anti-aliasing filter (AAF) coupled to an output of the amplifier, a buffer circuit coupled to an output of the AAF, a sigma-delta modulator configured to generate a digital data stream in response to an output of the buffer, and a plurality of chopping circuits nested within one another, including a first pair of chopping circuits having at least the amplifier disposed therebetween and configured to remove offset in the analog input signal, and a second pair of chopping circuit having at least the first pair of chopping circuits disposed therebetween. The amplifier, AAF, sigma-delta modulator, and chopping circuits can be formed with the same integrated circuit substrate. Corresponding methods and systems are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2020
    Publication date: December 30, 2021
    Applicant: Cypress Semiconductor Corporation
    Inventors: Erhan Hancioglu, Eashwar Thiagarajan, Eric Mann, Harold Kutz, Vaibhav Ramamoorthy, Rajiv Singh, Amsby Richardson, JR.
  • Patent number: 11105851
    Abstract: A microcontroller comprises a plurality of digital peripheral blocks and a direct memory access (DMA) controller coupled thereto. The plurality of digital peripheral blocks includes a digital peripheral block that is configured to issue a DMA request. Upon receipt of the DMA request, the DMA controller is configured to retrieve configuration information and to write the configuration information to a configuration register associated with a circuit element of the microcontroller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Assignee: Cypress Semiconductor Corporation
    Inventors: Harold Kutz, Timothy John Williams, Bert Sullam, Warren S. Snyder, James H. Shutt, Bruce E. Byrkett, Monte Mar, Eashwar Thiagarajan, Nathan Wayne Kohagen, David G. Wright, Mark E Hastings, Dennis R. Seguine
  • Patent number: 10848170
    Abstract: A method can include, amplifying an analog input signal to generate an amplified analog signal; modulating the amplified analog signal into a digital data stream; filtering the digital data stream with a first digital filter to generate a first filtered data stream, and selectively changing a gain of the amplifier in response to the first filtered data stream. While the digital data stream is filtered with the first digital filter, the digital data stream is filtered with a second digital filter to generate a second filtered data stream. An output digital value corresponding to the analog input signal in response to the second filtered data stream. Corresponding systems and devices are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: Cypress Semiconductor Corporation
    Inventors: Eashwar Thiagarajan, Erhan Hancioglu, Eric Mann, Harold Kutz, Amsby Richardson, Jr., Rajiv Singh
  • Publication number: 20200300910
    Abstract: A microcontroller comprises a plurality of digital peripheral blocks and a direct memory access (DMA) controller coupled thereto. The plurality of digital peripheral blocks includes a digital peripheral block that is configured to issue a DMA request. Upon receipt of the DMA request, the DMA controller is configured to retrieve configuration information and to write the configuration information to a configuration register associated with a circuit element of the microcontroller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Applicant: Cypress Semiconductor Corporation
    Inventors: Harold Kutz, Timothy John Williams, Bert Sullam, Warren S. Snyder, James H. Shutt, Bruce E. Byrkett, Monte Mar, Eashwar Thiagarajan, Nathan Wayne Kohagen, David G. Wright, Mark E Hastings, Dennis R. Seguine
  • Patent number: 10634722
    Abstract: A programmable device comprises a plurality of programmable blocks, a debug interface coupled with the plurality of programmable blocks, a debug interface coupled with the plurality of programmable blocks, and a power manger coupled with the plurality of programmable blocks. The power manager is configured to supply power to a subset of the plurality of programmable blocks during debugging of the subset while maintaining a different subset of the plurality of programmable blocks in a lower power mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Assignee: Cypress Semiconductor Corporation
    Inventors: Harold Kutz, Timothy John Williams, Bert Sullam, Warren S. Snyder, James H. Shutt, Bruce E. Byrkett, Monte Mar, Eashwar Thiagarajan, Nathan Wayne Kohagen, David G. Wright, Mark E Hastings, Dennis R. Seguine
  • Publication number: 20200083889
    Abstract: Implementations disclosed describe a programmable analog subsystem (PASS) having a plurality of reconfigurable analog circuits. The PASS may be coupled to an input/output device to receive an input signal and to an interface to communicate data with a central processing unit. In a first PASS configuration, with the plurality of reconfigurable analog circuits having a first configuration setting, the PASS may process the input signal through the plurality of reconfigurable analog circuits to generate a first output value based on the input signal. Responsive to the first output value, the PASS may reconfigure the plurality of reconfigurable analog circuits into a second PASS configuration having a second configuration setting, such that the second configuration setting is different than the first configuration setting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2019
    Publication date: March 12, 2020
    Applicant: Cypress Semiconductor Corporation
    Inventors: Eashwar Thiagarajan, Andrew Page, Harold Kutz, Kendall Castor-Perry, Rajiv Singh, Erhan Hancioglu, Bert Sullam
  • Patent number: 9998105
    Abstract: A first analog block includes a first plurality of switched capacitors and a second analog block includes a second plurality of switched capacitors. A switch associated with the first plurality of switched capacitors as well as a switch associated with the second plurality of switched capacitors may be configured based on one or more analog functions. The configuring of the first analog and the second analog block may include the configuring of the switch associated with the first plurality of switched capacitors when the analog function is associated with a first single ended signal and the configuring of both the switch associated with the first plurality of switched capacitors and the switch associated with the second plurality of switched capacitors when the analog function is associated with a differential signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: Cypress Semiconductor Corporation
    Inventors: Eashwar Thiagarajan, Harold Kutz, Jaskarn Singh Johal, Erhan Hancioglu, Hans Klein, Bruce Byrkett, Mark Hastings, Dennis Seguine, Kendall Castor-Perry, Monte Mar, Gajender Rohilla
  • Patent number: 9948286
    Abstract: A first analog block includes a first plurality of switched capacitors and a second analog block includes a second plurality of switched capacitors. A switch associated with the first plurality of switched capacitors as well as a switch associated with the second plurality of switched capacitors may be configured based on one or more analog functions. The configuring of the first analog and the second analog block may include the configuring of the switch associated with the first plurality of switched capacitors when the analog function is associated with a first single ended signal and the configuring of both the switch associated with the first plurality of switched capacitors and the switch associated with the second plurality of switched capacitors when the analog function is associated with a differential signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2018
    Assignee: Cypress Semiconductor Corporation
    Inventors: Eashwar Thiagarajan, Harold Kutz, Jaskarn Singh Johal, Erhan Hancioglu, Hans Klein, Bruce Byrkett, Mark Hastings, Dennis Seguine, Kendall Castor-Perry, Monte Mar, Gajender Rohilla
  • Patent number: 9831864
    Abstract: A first portion of a programmable switched capacitor block includes a first plurality of switched capacitors and a second portion of the programmable switched capacitor block includes a second plurality of switched capacitors. A first switch associated with the first plurality of switched capacitors as well as a second switch associated with the second plurality of switched capacitors may be configured based on a type of analog function that is to be provided. The configuring of the first analog and the second analog block may include the configuring of the first switch associated with the first plurality of switched capacitors when the analog function operates on a first single ended signal and the configuring of both the first and second switches when the analog function operates on a differential signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignee: Cypress Semiconductor Corporation
    Inventors: Eashwar Thiagarajan, Harold Kutz, Jaskarn Singh Johal, Erhan Hancioglu, Bruce Byrkett, Hans Klein, Mark Hastings, Dennis Seguine, Monte Mar, Gajender Rohilla, Kendall Castor-Perry, Onur Ozbek
  • Patent number: 9720865
    Abstract: A programmable device, having an analog component coupled with an analog bus and a digital component coupled with a digital bus together with a set of 10 pads, each of which capable of being coupled to a bus line of one segment of the analog bus as well as to at least one digital bus line, and where the analog bus is capable of being used to connect a pair of the pads to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: Cypress Semiconductor Corporation
    Inventors: Timothy J. Williams, David G. Wright, Harold Kutz, Eashwar Thiagarajan, Warren S. Snyder, Mark E Hastings
  • Patent number: 9612987
    Abstract: An integrated circuit device may include a reconfigurable analog signal switching fabric comprising a plurality of global buses that are selectively connected to external pins by pin connection circuits in response to changeable analog routing data, and a plurality of local buses that are selectively connected to analog blocks and/or global buses by routing connection circuits in response to the analog routing data; and at least one processor circuit that executes predetermined operations in response to instruction data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Assignee: Cypress Semiconductor Corporation
    Inventors: Bert Sullam, Harold Kutz, Timothy Williams, James Shutt, Bruce E. Byrkett, Melany Ann Richmond, Nathan Kohagen, Mark Hastings, Eashwar Thiagarajan, Warren Snyder