Abstract: A method, circuit, and system are disclosed. In one embodiment, the method comprises sending a step pulse across a serial advanced technology attachment (SATA) transmission line, determining the length of time the transmission line takes to charge from common mode voltage to supply voltage, and determining whether a device is connected to the SATA transmission line based on the length of the transmission line charge time.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method are provided for selectively enabling and disabling a squelch circuit in a Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) host or SATA device while maintaining proper operation of the host and device. An apparatus and method are provided which allow the squelch circuit to be selectively enabled and disabled across SATA power states (PHY Ready, Partial, and Slumber) and in Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) Listen mode.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to methods for determining and/or managing corrosion and/or contamination. More specifically, the present invention relates to various methods to identify, determine and/or quantify the nature, amount and/or extent of corrosion and/or contamination situations, issues and/or concerns in various commercial, production and/or industrial supply chains. In another embodiment, the present invention permits one to identify, determine and/or quantify the nature, amount and/or extent of corrosion and/or contamination situations, issues and/or concerns in various commercial and/or industrial supply chains and recommends various methods by which to mitigate, reduce and/or eliminate such corrosion and/or contamination. In still another embodiment, the present invention provides a method for matching and/or developing specific products, systems, and/or services to solve, address and/or identify corrosion and/or contamination situations, issues and/or concerns.

Abstract: A method, circuit, and system are disclosed. In one embodiment, the method comprises sending a step pulse across a serial advanced technology attachment (SATA) transmission line, determining the length of time the transmission line takes to charge from common mode voltage to supply voltage, and determining whether a device is connected to the SATA transmission line based on the length of the transmission line charge time.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an integrated circuit package having a thermally conductive element thermally coupled to a semiconductor die and a heat sink, and a method of manufacturing said integrated circuit package. The thermally conductive element is integrated into the package to enhance thermal dissipation characteristics of the package.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an integrated circuit package having a thermally conductive element thermally coupled to a semiconductor die and a heat sink, and a method of manufacturing said integrated circuit package. The thermally conductive element is integrated into the package to enhance thermal dissipation characteristics of the package.