Patents by Inventor Kurt T. Knorpp
Kurt T. Knorpp 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).
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Publication number: 20150331732Abstract: An integrated circuit memory device is disclosed. The memory device includes at least one group of storage cells. Logic derives a count of error code correction events for each of the at least one group of storage cells. Storage stores the count. A memory control interface selectively communicates the count to a memory controller.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2015Publication date: November 19, 2015Applicant: Rambus Inc.Inventors: Thomas J. Giovannini, Kurt T. Knorpp
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Patent number: 7755968Abstract: An integrated circuit memory device has a storage array with an adjustable number of memory banks, a row of sense amplifiers to access storage cells in the storage array; and memory access control circuitry. The memory access control circuitry provides a first number of memory banks and a first page size in the integrated circuit memory device in a first mode of operation, and provides a second number of memory banks and a second page size in the integrated circuit memory device in a second mode of operation. The memory access control circuitry includes logic circuitry to adjust the number of memory banks in the integrated circuit memory device, and to adjust the page size of the integrated circuit memory device.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2007Date of Patent: July 13, 2010Assignee: Rambus Inc.Inventors: Steven Woo, Michael Ching, Chad A. Bellows, Wayne S. Richardson, Kurt T. Knorpp, Jun Kim
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Patent number: 7274244Abstract: A pulse multiplexed output subsystem is disclosed. In one particular exemplary embodiment, the output subsystem may comprise a plurality of pulse generators, a first pair of transistors, and a second pair of transistors, wherein each of the first pair of transistors is coupled to a respective one of a first pair of the plurality of pulse generators, and wherein each of the second pair of transistors is coupled to a respective one of a second pair of the plurality of pulse generators. The output subsystem may also comprise a first pair of resistive loads, wherein each of the first pair of resistive loads is coupled to a respective one of the first pair of transistors and a respective one of the second pair of transistors, and a first current source coupled to the first pair of transistors and the second pair of transistors.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2005Date of Patent: September 25, 2007Assignee: Rambus Inc.Inventors: Wayne Fang, Wayne S. Richardson, Kurt T. Knorpp
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Patent number: 7254075Abstract: A memory system includes a master device, such as a graphics controller or processor, and an integrated circuit memory device operable in dynamic memory bank count and page size mode. The integrated circuit memory device includes a first and second row of storage cells coupled to a row of sense amplifiers including a first and second plurality of sense amplifiers. During the first mode of operation, a first plurality of data is transferred from the first plurality of storage cells to the row of sense amplifiers. During the second mode of operation, a second plurality of data is transferred from the first row of storage cells to the first plurality of sense amplifiers and a third plurality of data is transferred from the second row of storage cells to the second plurality of sense amplifiers. The second and third plurality of data is accessible simultaneously from the memory device interface during the second mode of operation.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2004Date of Patent: August 7, 2007Assignee: Rambus Inc.Inventors: Steven Woo, Michael Ching, Chad A. Bellows, Wayne S. Richardson, Kurt T. Knorpp, Jun Kim
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Patent number: 7091761Abstract: An output driver has an output multiplexor and an output current driver. The output multiplexor receives a data signal and outputs a q-node signal. The output current 5 river receives the q-node signal and drives a bus based on the q-node signal. The output multiplexor processes the data signal in various ways to generate the q-node signal. The output current driver is responsive to current control bits to select a amount of output drive current. In addition, the output multiplexor is controlled such that the output impedance of the output current driver is maintained within a predetermined range.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2005Date of Patent: August 15, 2006Assignee: Rambus, Inc.Inventors: Donald C. Stark, Jun Kim, Kurt T. Knorpp, Michael Tak-Kei Ching, Natsuki Kushiyama
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Patent number: 6922092Abstract: An output driver has an output multiplexor and an output current driver. The output multiplexor receives a data signal and outputs a q-node signal. The output current driver receives the q-node signal and drives a bus based on the q-node signal. The output multiplexor processes the data signal in various ways to generate the q-node signal. The output current driver is responsive to current control bits to select a amount of output drive current. In addition, the output multiplexor is controlled such that the output impedance of the output current driver is maintained within a predetermined range.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2003Date of Patent: July 26, 2005Assignee: Rambus Inc.Inventors: Donald C. Stark, Jun Kim, Kurt T. Knorpp, Michael Tak-Kei Ching, Natsuki Kushiyama
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Publication number: 20040119511Abstract: An output driver has an output multiplexor and an output current driver. The output multiplexor receives a data signal and outputs a q-node signal. The output current driver receives the q-node signal and drives a bus based on the q-node signal. The output multiplexor processes the data signal in various ways to generate the q-node signal. The output current driver is responsive to current control bits to select a amount of output drive current. In addition, the output multiplexor is controlled such that the output impedance of the output current driver is maintained within a predetermined range.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2003Publication date: June 24, 2004Applicant: Rambus Inc.Inventors: Donald C. Stark, Jun Kim, Kurt T. Knorpp, Michael Tak-Kei Ching, Natsuki Kushiyama
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Patent number: 6661268Abstract: An output driver has an output multiplexor and an output current driver. The output multiplexor receives a data signal and outputs a q-node signal. The output current driver receives the q-node signal and drives a bus based on the q-node signal. The output multiplexor processes the data signal in various ways to generate the q-node signal. The output current driver is responsive to current control bits to select a amount of output drive current. In addition, the output multiplexor is controlled such that the output impedance of the output current driver is maintained within a predetermined range.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2001Date of Patent: December 9, 2003Assignee: Rambus Inc.Inventors: Donald C. Stark, Jun Kim, Kurt T. Knorpp, Michael Tak-Kei Ching, Natsuki Kushiyama
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Publication number: 20020043997Abstract: An output driver has an output multiplexor and an output current driver. The output multiplexor receives a data signal and outputs a q-node signal. The output current driver receives the q-node signal and drives a bus based on the q-node signal. The output multiplexor processes the data signal in various ways to generate the q-node signal. The output current driver is responsive to current control bits to select a amount of output drive current. In addition, the output multiplexor is controlled such that the output impedance of the output current driver is maintained within a predetermined range.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2001Publication date: April 18, 2002Applicant: Rambus Inc.Inventors: Donald C. Stark, Jun Kim, Kurt T. Knorpp, Michael Tak-Kei Ching, Natsuki Kushiyama
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Patent number: 6342800Abstract: An output driver has an output multiplexor and an output current driver. The output multiplexor receives a data signal and outputs a q-node signal. The output current driver receives the q-node signal and drives a bus based on the q-node signal. The output multiplexor processes the data signal in various ways to generate the q-node signal. The output current driver is responsive to current control bits to select a amount of output drive current. In addition, the output multiplexor is controlled such that the output impedance of the output current driver is maintained within a predetermined range.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2000Date of Patent: January 29, 2002Assignee: Rambus Inc.Inventors: Donald C. Stark, Jun Kim, Kurt T. Knorpp, Michael Tak-Kei Ching, Natsuki Kushiyama
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Patent number: 6163178Abstract: An output driver has an output multiplexor and an output current driver. The output multiplexor receives a data signal and outputs a q-node signal. The output current driver receives the q-node signal and drives a bus based on the q-node signal. The output multiplexor processes the data signal in various ways to generate the q-node signal. The output current driver is responsive to current control bits to select a amount of output drive current. In addition, the output multiplexor is controlled such that the output impedance of the output current driver is maintained within a predetermined range.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 1998Date of Patent: December 19, 2000Assignee: Rambus IncorporatedInventors: Donald C. Stark, Jun Kim, Kurt T. Knorpp, Michael Tak-Kei Ching, Natsuki Kushiyama