Patents by Inventor Jen-Chung Chang

Jen-Chung Chang 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: 11490481
    Abstract: A pulse width modulation (PWM) driver and an operation method thereof are provided. The PWM driver includes a PWM generating circuit and multiple driving channels. The PWM generating circuit generates multiple PWM signals. The driving channels drive multiple light emitting elements of a light emitting element array. Each of the driving channels includes a PWM selection circuit. The PWM selection circuits are coupled to the PWM generating circuit to receive the PWM signals. Each of the PWM selection circuits selects a PWM signal from the PWM signals according to corresponding sub-pixel data. The selected PWM signal is output to at least one corresponding light emitting element among the light emitting elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: Novatek Microelectronics Corp.
    Inventors: Jen-Chung Chang, Yi-Nung Hu
  • Publication number: 20220322509
    Abstract: A pulse width modulation (PWM) driver and an operation method thereof are provided. The PWM driver includes a PWM generating circuit and multiple driving channels. The PWM generating circuit generates multiple PWM signals. The driving channels drive multiple light emitting elements of a light emitting element array. Each of the driving channels includes a PWM selection circuit. The PWM selection circuits are coupled to the PWM generating circuit to receive the PWM signals. Each of the PWM selection circuits selects a PWM signal from the PWM signals according to corresponding sub-pixel data. The selected PWM signal is output to at least one corresponding light emitting element among the light emitting elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2021
    Publication date: October 6, 2022
    Applicant: Novatek Microelectronics Corp.
    Inventors: Jen-Chung Chang, Yi-Nung Hu
  • Patent number: 9245474
    Abstract: A display driving device and a method for driving a display are provided. The display driving device includes a host and a driving chip. The host transmits an image data and a synchronization signal. The driving chip receives the image data and the synchronization signal and drives a display panel to display frames. The driving chip includes a storage unit, a driving module, and a control circuit. The storage unit stores the image data. The driving module drives the display panel to display the frames according to the image data from the host and a timing generator frequency of the driving module. The control circuit detects a target frequency of the synchronization signal and the timing generator frequency of the driving module, compares the target frequency and the timing generator frequency, outputs an adjustment value according to the comparison result, and adjusts the timing generator frequency of driving module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: Novatek Microelectronics Corp
    Inventors: Wen-Pin Tsai, Jen-Chung Chang
  • Publication number: 20150123963
    Abstract: A display driving device and a method for driving a display are provided. The display driving device includes a host and a driving chip. The host transmits an image data and a synchronization signal. The driving chip receives the image data and the synchronization signal and drives a display panel to display frames. The driving chip includes a storage unit, a driving module, and a control circuit. The storage unit stores the image data. The driving module drives the display panel to display the frames according to the image data from the host and a timing generator frequency of the driving module. The control circuit detects a target frequency of the synchronization signal and the timing generator frequency of the driving module, compares the target frequency and the timing generator frequency, outputs an adjustment value according to the comparison result, and adjusts the timing generator frequency of driving module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2013
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Applicant: Novatek Microelectronics Corp.
    Inventors: Wen-Pin Tsai, Jen-Chung Chang
  • Patent number: 7672658
    Abstract: A frequency-converting circuit and a down converter with the frequency-converting circuit are disclosed. The above-mentioned frequency-converting circuit is used for converting an RF signal into a first baseband signal according to a poly-phase LO signal. The frequency-converting circuit includes a coupler, a first transduction unit and a first switching unit. The coupler is for receiving and splitting the RF signal and delivering a first RF signal via the first output terminal thereof. The first transduction unit is for amplifying the first RF signal. The first switching unit is for performing switching operations on the output signal of the first transduction unit and producing the first baseband signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2010
    Assignees: United Microelectronics Corp., National Taiwan University
    Inventors: Jen-Chung Chang, Chia-Jung Hsu, Shey-Shi Lu, Hsiao-Chin Chen, Yu-Yee Liow
  • Patent number: 7636018
    Abstract: In a phase locked loop (PLL), phase shifters shift a phase of an input signal. Based on the phases of the input signal, the shifted signals, and a frequency division output signal, phase frequency detectors (PFDs) generate phase difference signals. In response to the phase difference signals, charge pumps (CPs) control output voltages thereof. Based on the output voltages of the CPs, a voltage controlled oscillator (VCO) outputs an output signal. A frequency divider divides the frequency of the output signal from the VCO to generate the frequency division output signal. A circulator outputs the frequency division output signal to one of the PFDs at a proper timing. A modulator reduces quantization errors of the frequency divider.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2009
    Assignees: United Microelectronics Corp., National Taiwan University
    Inventors: Jen-Chung Chang, Chia-Jung Hsu, Shey-Shi Lu, Yu-Che Yang, Tsung-Chien Wu, Tzu-Chao Lin
  • Publication number: 20090212868
    Abstract: Provided is a distributed amplifier in communication systems, including: an input transmission line; an output transmission line; an input impedance match and an output impedance match, for providing termination of the input transmission line and the output transmission line, respectively and for preventing signal reflection in the input transmission line and the output transmission line, respectively; multi-stage Gm cells with common mode feedback, the input transmission line being coupled to the output transmission line by the transconductance of the Gm cells; and an input gate bias circuit, for providing bias for the multi-stage Gm cells. In at least one of the Gm cells, one inverter performs V/I conversion while other inverters provide negative resistance to control common mode of output voltage and to enhance DC gain of the Gm cell. Due to common mode feedback, no output gate bias is needed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2008
    Publication date: August 27, 2009
    Applicant: United Microelectronics Corp.
    Inventors: Yu Cheng, Albert Kuo-Huei Yen, Jen-Chung Chang
  • Patent number: 7579913
    Abstract: Provided is a distributed amplifier in communication systems, including: an input transmission line; an output transmission line; an input impedance match and an output impedance match, for providing termination of the input transmission line and the output transmission line, respectively and for preventing signal reflection in the input transmission line and the output transmission line, respectively; multi-stage Gm cells with common mode feedback, the input transmission line being coupled to the output transmission line by the transconductance of the Gm cells; and an input gate bias circuit, for providing bias for the multi-stage Gm cells. In at least one of the Gm cells, one inverter performs V/I conversion while other inverters provide negative resistance to control common mode of output voltage and to enhance DC gain of the Gm cell. Due to common mode feedback, no output gate bias is needed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2009
    Assignee: United Microelectronics Corp.
    Inventors: Yu Cheng, Albert Kuo-Huei Yen, Jen-Chung Chang
  • Patent number: 7577418
    Abstract: A sub-harmonic mixer and a down converter with the sub-harmonic mixer are provided. The sub-harmonic mixer includes a differential amplifying unit, a current buffer unit, and a switching unit. The differential amplifying unit is used to amplify a radio frequency (RF) signal and employs a first resonance circuit to force a leakage signal to flow to a first voltage. The current buffer unit is used to amplify the gain of an output signal of the differential amplifying unit and employs a second resonance circuit to force the leakage signal to flow to a second voltage. Finally, the switching unit switches an output signal of the current buffer unit into a base band signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2009
    Assignees: United Microelectronics Corp., National Taiwan University
    Inventors: Jen-Chung Chang, Chia-Jung Hsu, Shey-Shi Lu, Hsiao-Chin Chen, Tzu-Chao Lin
  • Publication number: 20080224789
    Abstract: In a phase locked loop (PLL), phase shifters shift a phase of an input signal. Based on the phases of the input signal, the shifted signals, and a frequency division output signal, phase frequency detectors (PFDs) generate phase difference signals. In response to the phase difference signals, charge pumps (CPs) control output voltages thereof. Based on the output voltages of the CPs, a voltage controlled oscillator (VCO) outputs an output signal. A frequency divider divides the frequency of the output signal from the VCO to generate the frequency division output signal. A circulator outputs the frequency division output signal to one of the PFDs at a proper timing. A modulator reduces quantization errors of the frequency divider.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2007
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Applicants: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP., NATIONAL TAIWAN UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Jen-Chung Chang, Chia-Jung Hsu, Shey-Shi Lu, Yu-Che Yang, Tsung-Chien Wu, Tzu-Chao Lin
  • Publication number: 20080185679
    Abstract: An inductor layout and manufacturing method thereof are provided. The inductor layout includes a substrate and a conductive path. The substrate includes at least an active region, wherein the active region includes at least a circuit. The conductive path is disposed over the substrate and arranged near the edge of the active region along the direction of the edge of the active region. Wherein, two ends of the conductive path are the two ends of the inductor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2006
    Publication date: August 7, 2008
    Applicants: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP., NATIONAL TAIWAN UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Tsun-Lai Hsu, Hsiao-Chin Chen, Shey-Shi Lu, Jen-Chung Chang, Chia-Jung Hsu
  • Publication number: 20080032659
    Abstract: A sub-harmonic mixer and a down converter with the sub-harmonic mixer are provided. The sub-harmonic mixer includes a differential amplifying unit, a current buffer unit, and a switching unit. The differential amplifying unit is used to amplify a radio frequency (RF) signal and employs a first resonance circuit to force a leakage signal to flow to a first voltage. The current buffer unit is used to amplify the gain of an output signal of the differential amplifying unit and employs a second resonance circuit to force the leakage signal to flow to a second voltage. Finally, the switching unit switches an output signal of the current buffer unit into a base band signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2006
    Publication date: February 7, 2008
    Applicants: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP., NATIONAL TAIWAN UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Jen-Chung Chang, Chia-Jung Hsu, Shey-Shi Lu, Hsiao-Chin Chen, Tzu-Chao Lin
  • Publication number: 20080009259
    Abstract: A frequency-converting circuit and a down converter with the frequency-converting circuit are disclosed. The above-mentioned frequency-converting circuit is used for converting an RF signal into a first baseband signal according to a poly-phase LO signal. The frequency-converting circuit includes a coupler, a first transduction unit and a first switching unit. The coupler is for receiving and splitting the RF signal and delivering a first RF signal via the first output terminal thereof. The first transduction unit is for amplifying the first RF signal. The first switching unit is for performing switching operations on the output signal of the first transduction unit and producing the first baseband signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2006
    Publication date: January 10, 2008
    Inventors: Jen-Chung Chang, Chia-Jung Hsu, Shey-Shi Lu, Hsiao-Chin Chen, Yu-Yee Liow
  • Publication number: 20070249294
    Abstract: A transmit-receive switch for ultrawideband and a method for isolating transmitting and receiving signal thereof are provided. The transmit-receive switch includes a first switch, a second switch, and an inductor. The first switch has a first end coupled to a signal transmitting end, a second end coupled to a signal transmit-receive end, and a control end receiving a first control signal to decide whether or not to turn on the first switch according to the first controlling signal. The second switch has a first end coupled to a signal receiving end, a second end coupled to the signal transmit-receive end, and a control end receiving a second control signal to decide whether or not to turn on the second switch according to the second controlling signal. The inductor has an end coupled to the signal transmit-receive end, and another end coupled to a first potential.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2006
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Inventors: Chang-Ching Wu, Albert Kuo Huei Yen, Jen-Chung Chang, Yu-Yee Liow