Abstract: An NFC (near field communication) device can include a resonance unit and an NFC chip. The resonance unit may communicate with an external device through an electromagnetic wave. The NFC chip can provide output data to the resonance unit, receive input data from the resonance unit, and can reduce a Q factor (quality factor) of the resonance unit when a signal receive operation is performed in a card mode, and can maintain the Q factor of the resonance unit in a reader mode and when a signal transmit operation is performed in the card mode.

Abstract: A data storage device includes a nonvolatile memory device including a main map table, the main map table including a plurality of map segments; and a controller comprising a sub map table including only some of the plurality of map segments of the main map table, the controller is suitable for updating access frequencies for the respective map segments of the main map table; and for determining whether to erase a map segment of the sub map table based on the updated access frequencies for the respective map segments.

Abstract: A wireless communication module includes a controller configured to control wireless communication operations, an antenna module that includes a first antenna device, and a matching circuit configured to perform impedance matching between the controller and the antenna module, wherein the first antenna device includes a heat dissipating sheet with a first pattern that transceives wireless signals by detecting a surrounding magnetic flux.

Abstract: A cover of a mobile device includes a metal structure disposed to cover one surface of the mobile device. The metal structure includes a metal material, and operates as an antenna for a wireless communication of the mobile device.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the antenna arrangement includes a primary antenna having a conductive sidewall; and a loop antenna disposed in and physically separated from the primary antenna. The loop antenna includes a first conductive loop and a capacitor electrically connected between ends of the first conductive loop.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a substrate including a memory cell region and a logic region; a variable resistance memory device on the memory cell region; a logic device on the logic region; a first horizontal bit line extending in a horizontal direction on a surface of the substrate on the memory cell region and electrically connected to the variable resistance memory device; a second horizontal bit line extending in a horizontal direction on the surface of the substrate on the logic region and electrically connected to the logic device; and a vertical bit line electrically connected to the first horizontal bit line and the second horizontal bit line and extending perpendicular to the surface of the substrate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a wireless power control method for wireless charging, and an apparatus therefor. A wireless power control method for a wireless power transmission apparatus that wirelessly transmits power to a wireless power reception apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention may comprise the steps of: measuring the magnitude of a current flowing in a resonant circuit when power is being transmitted to the wireless power reception apparatus; comparing the measured magnitude of the current with a predetermined threshold so as to determine whether the impedance of the resonant circuit needs to be adjusted; and adjusting the impedance by altering the total inductance value of the resonant circuit if it is necessary to adjust the impedance according to the determination result. As a result, the present invention can efficiently prevent the wireless power transmission apparatus from radiating heat.

Abstract: A method of operating a near-field communication (NFC) circuit, the method including: receiving an interference signal and a data signal through an antenna; adjusting magnitudes of the received interference signal and the received data signal; down-converting frequencies of the interference signal and the data signal, the magnitudes of which are adjusted; filtering the data signal by removing the frequency down-converted interference signal; and adjusting a magnitude of the filtered data signal. The adjusting of the magnitudes of the received interference signal and the received data signal may include adjusting the magnitudes of the interference signal and the data signal such that linearity of the data signal is maintained during signal processing performed on the interference signal and the data signal in the down-converting of the frequencies of the interference signal and the data signal, the filtering of the data signal, and the adjusting of the magnitude of the filtered data signal.

Abstract: A modulation index setting circuit of a near field communication (NFC) device, includes a current detector. The current detector generates a reference current based on detecting a transmitter current flowing in a transmitter of the NFC device respectively during a non-modulation interval, and generates a modulation current based on detecting the transmitter current flowing in the transmitter of the NFC device during a modulation interval. The modulation index setting circuit changes the transmitter current based on applying a driving strength control code to the transmitter, receives the reference current and the modulation current, calculates modulation indexes associated with separate, respective code values of the driving strength control code and generates a modulation index table that stores the modulation indexes.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the antenna arrangement includes a primary antenna having a conductive sidewall; and a loop antenna disposed in and physically separated from the primary antenna. The loop antenna includes a first conductive loop and a capacitor electrically connected between ends of the first conductive loop.

Abstract: A modulation index setting circuit of a near field communication (NFC) device, includes a current detector. The current detector generates a reference current based on detecting a transmitter current flowing in a transmitter of the NFC device respectively during a non-modulation interval, and generates a modulation current based on detecting the transmitter current flowing in the transmitter of the NFC device during a modulation interval. The modulation index setting circuit changes the transmitter current based on applying a driving strength control code to the transmitter, receives the reference current and the modulation current, calculates modulation indexes associated with separate, respective code values of the driving strength control code and generates a modulation index table that stores the modulation indexes.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a substrate including a memory cell region and a logic region; a variable resistance memory device on the memory cell region; a logic device on the logic region; a first horizontal bit line extending in a horizontal direction on a surface of the substrate on the memory cell region and electrically connected to the variable resistance memory device; a second horizontal bit line extending in a horizontal direction on the surface of the substrate on the logic region and electrically connected to the logic device; and a vertical bit line electrically connected to the first horizontal bit line and the second horizontal bit line and extending perpendicular to the surface of the substrate.

Abstract: A near field communication (NFC) device includes a communications module and a controller. The communications module includes a receiver to receive a wireless signal, a transmitter to transmit data by superimposing the data on the wireless signal, and a signal detector to compare the wireless signal with a predetermined reference signal. The communications module operates in at least one of a wakeup mode and a sleep mode, the receiver and transmitter are activated to operate in wakeup mode, and the receiver and transmitter are deactivated in sleep mode. The controller adjusts the sensitivity of the signal detector based on a magnitude of the wireless signal and an operating condition of the communications module when the communications module enters the wakeup mode from the sleep mode.

Abstract: A near field communication antenna included in a mobile device includes a body case and a loop antenna. The body case accommodates semiconductor devices included in the mobile device, and includes a metal material. The loop antenna is electrically connected to the body case. The loop antenna and a first portion of the body case form a signal path to perform a near field communication.

Abstract: A semiconductor device is provided. The semiconductor device includes a first coil section that receives a first clock signal from a reader, a power generator that is electrically connected to the first coil section in accordance with a switching operation of a switch, a first near-field communication (NFC) chip that is electrically connected to the power generator and receives electric power in accordance with the first clock signal, a second NFC chip that generates a switching operation control signal for controlling the switching operation of the switch, and a second coil section that is electrically connected to the second NFC chip and receives a second clock signal from the reader.

Abstract: A power transmission shaft performs a fuse-like function when excessive torque is applied to a power input side. The power transmission shaft includes: a main shaft connected to a power device; flanges connected to the power device and provided at both sides of the main shaft; and a flexible coupling extending in the radial direction of the main shaft. The power transmission shaft includes a power shutoff unit which shuts off power by breaking the main shaft or the flanges when torque greater than a predetermined level is applied. When excessive torque is applied to the power input side, the power transmission shaft performs a fuse-like function with respect to the excessive torque, thereby enhancing safety, preventing sparks from occurring at the time of the breakage, facilitating the production thereof, and effectively preventing vibration while sufficiently supporting the speed or load in the event of a high rotation rate.

Abstract: An NFC (near field communication) device can include a resonance unit and an NFC chip. The resonance unit may communicate with an external device through an electromagnetic wave. The NFC chip can provide output data to the resonance unit, receive input data from the resonance unit, and can reduce a Q factor (quality factor) of the resonance unit when a signal receive operation is performed in a card mode, and can maintain the Q factor of the resonance unit in a reader mode and when a signal transmit operation is performed in the card mode.

Abstract: A near field communications (NFC) device includes a receiving module and a transmitting module. The receiving module includes a receiver receiving an analog signal that includes a carrier signal and data, an analog-to-digital converter converting the analog signal to a digital signal, and a filter filtering the digital signal. The transmitting module includes a direct current-direct current (DC-DC) converter having an operating frequency belonging to a stop band of the filter, and a transmitter receiving power from the DC-DC converter and receiving a system clock signal.