Patents by Inventor JOSH YANG

JOSH YANG 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: 10671108
    Abstract: A bandgap reference circuit and method of using the same are provided. The bandgap reference circuit includes a startup component; an output component; and a bandgap core component coupled there-between. The bandgap core component includes a reference point having a voltage associated with an output signal of the output component. A controller is configured for controlling the bandgap core component and the output component to switch between a low power consumption mode and a normal operation mode based on the voltage at the reference point. When the bandgap core component and the output component operate in the normal operation mode, the bandgap reference circuit outputs a stable voltage and has a first power consumption. When the bandgap core component and the output component operate in the low power consumption mode, the bandgap reference circuit has a second power consumption less than the first power consumption.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignees: Semiconductor Manufacturing International (Shanghai) Corporation, Semiconductor Manufacturing International (Beijing) Corporation
    Inventors: Josh Yang, Zhi Bing Deng, Cheng Tai Huang, Cheng Yi Huang, Wen Jun Weng, Jun Tao Guo
  • Publication number: 20180129237
    Abstract: A bandgap reference circuit and method of using the same are provided. The bandgap reference circuit includes a startup component; an output component; and a bandgap core component coupled there-between. The bandgap core component includes a reference point having a voltage associated with an output signal of the output component. A controller is configured for controlling the bandgap core component and the output component to switch between a low power consumption mode and a normal operation mode based on the voltage at the reference point. When the bandgap core component and the output component operate in the normal operation mode, the bandgap reference circuit outputs a stable voltage and has a first power consumption. When the bandgap core component and the output component operate in the low power consumption mode, the bandgap reference circuit has a second power consumption less than the first power consumption.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2017
    Publication date: May 10, 2018
    Inventors: Josh YANG, Zhi Bing DENG, Cheng Tai HUANG, Cheng Yi HUANG, Wen Jun WENG, Jun Tao GUO
  • Patent number: 9343958
    Abstract: Various embodiments provide voltage regulator circuitry and devices. An exemplary voltage regulator circuitry can include a current comparing unit configured to convert an output voltage from a charge pump to a current and to compare the current with at least two different reference currents to generate a comparison result. A logic controller can be configured to generate a clock frequency adjustment signal based on the comparison result. A programmable clock unit can be configured to adjust a frequency of a clock signal according to the clock frequency adjustment signal to send the clock signal to the charge pump. Accordingly, the disclosed voltage regulator device can have reduced power consumption and improved reliability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING INTERNATIONAL CORP
    Inventors: Shicong Zhou, Edward Yu, Xiao Zheng, Josh Yang, Michael Yang
  • Publication number: 20130342180
    Abstract: Various embodiments provide voltage regulator circuitry and devices. An exemplary voltage regulator circuitry can include a current comparing unit configured to convert an output voltage from a charge pump to a current and to compare the current with at least two different reference currents to generate a comparison result. A logic controller can be configured to generate a clock frequency adjustment signal based on the comparison result. A programmable clock unit can be configured to adjust a frequency of a clock signal according to the clock frequency adjustment signal to send the clock signal to the charge pump. Accordingly, the disclosed voltage regulator device can have reduced power consumption and improved reliability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicant: Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp.
    Inventors: SHICONG ZHOU, EDWARD YU, XIAO ZHENG, JOSH YANG, MICHAEL YANG