Abstract: A method includes actuating a laser diode to emit a first series of laser pulses in a first frequency, enabling ap single-photon-avalanche diode (SPAD) in a pixel of a focal-plane array to detect a photon during a first series of enable times defined by a first series of enable pulses in a second frequency greater than the first frequency, and updating a histogram memory based on a photon detected during the first series of enable times.

Abstract: A Secure Hash Algorithm 256 (SHA-256) expander operates over multiple cycles to convert 16 message words, M(t), into 64 working values, W(t), for input into a SHA-256 compressor. As the expander operates to produce W(t), it computes partial values of W(t) as soon as the necessary data operands are available in cycle time. Once computed, the partial values are retained and shifted and any unneeded original shift source values are discarded. When the shift register outputs finally arrive at the output, W(t) is already computed. The expander allows for one-write-port, one-read-port register files to be used in some integrated circuit embodiments. The expander also leads to improvements in adder delays, energy consumption, and area consumption when implemented as an integrated circuit.

Abstract: A Secure Hash Algorithm 256 (SHA-256) expander operates over multiple cycles to convert 16 message words, M(t), into 64 working values, W(t), for input into a SHA-256 compressor. As the expander operates to produce W(t), it computes partial values of W(t) as soon as the necessary data operands are available in cycle time. Once computed, the partial values are retained and shifted and any unneeded original shift source values are discarded. When the shift register outputs finally arrive at the output, W(t) is already computed. The expander allows for one-write-port, one-read-port register files to be used in some integrated circuit embodiments. The expander also leads to improvements in adder delays, energy consumption, and area consumption when implemented as an integrated circuit.

Abstract: A fuse-based cell. The fuse-based cell includes a fuse with a programming device electrically coupled to the fuse to program the fuse. A sensing device is electrically coupled to the fuse to sense a programming state of the fuse. A clamping device is electrically coupled to the sensing device to control voltages across the sensing device during programming. A pass device is electrically coupled to the sensing device to control voltages across the sensing device during sensing.

Abstract: A fuse-based cell. The fuse-based cell includes a fuse with a programming device electrically coupled to the fuse to program the fuse. A sensing device is electrically coupled to the fuse to sense a programming state of the fuse. A clamping device is electrically coupled to the sensing device to control voltages across the sensing device during programming. A pass device is electrically coupled to the sensing device to control voltages across the sensing device during sensing.