Abstract: Examples of the present technology provide heterogeneous (i.e., multi-chip) ASIC-memristor integrations that enable high voltage-dependent precision memristor programming while preserving optimal ASIC performance/capabilities. Examples achieve these advantages by “de-coupling” memristor hardware from ASIC chip. Accordingly, a heterogeneous ASIC-memristor integration of the present technology may comprise an ASIC chip packaged onto a functional “memristor-interposer” chip. The memristor interposer may serve both a functional and structural purpose. Namely, memristors of the memristor interposer can be leveraged in conjunction with the ASIC for processing/computation functions—while connections within the memristor interposer route signals between ASIC and computing system (e.g., between the ASIC and a printed circuit board).

Abstract: In example implementations, an integrated characterization vehicle is provided. The integrated characterization vehicle includes a memristor, a configuration cache and an analog measurement tile. The memristor has a driving unit to limit an amount of current that is driven through the memristor during testing. The configuration cache provides test parameters to control the testing of the memristor. The analog measurement tile provides a voltage to the memristor in accordance with the test parameters and to record a response of the memristor.

Abstract: In example implementations, an integrated characterization vehicle is provided. The integrated characterization vehicle includes a memristor, a configuration cache and an analog measurement tile. The memristor has a driving unit to limit an amount of current that is driven through the memristor during testing. The configuration cache provides test parameters to control the testing of the memristor. The analog measurement tile provides a voltage to the memristor in accordance with the test parameters and to record a response of the memristor.

Abstract: A thermal sensing system may comprise a plurality of remote sensors distributed across an integrated circuit (IC). Each of the plurality of remote sensors provides an analog signal that varies as a function of temperature of a respective region of the IC where each respective remote sensor is located. A central system, forming part of the IC, samples the analog signals from the plurality of remote sensors and converts the sampled analog signals to corresponding digital values.

Abstract: A method for calibrating a voltage controlled oscillator (VCO) comprising applying a plurality of known voltages to the input of a VCO, monitoring, for each of the voltages, an output count from the VCO over a set interval, and storing the output counts for each voltage. Also disclosed is a system for calibrating a voltage controlled oscillator (VCO) comprising a plurality of known voltages, wherein the known voltage are connectable to the VCO, and a controller coupled to the output of the VCO, wherein the controller maintains a calibration table of VCO output counts for selected voltage inputs.