Patents by Inventor Nicholas Sutardja

Nicholas Sutardja 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).

  • Dual-stage continuous-time linear equalizer
    Patent number: 8810319
    Abstract: One embodiment relates an equalizer which includes a first amplifier stage and a second amplifier stage. The first amplifier stage is configured to apply a first gain at a characteristic frequency while attenuating frequencies in a low frequency range. The second amplifier stage is configured to apply a second gain at the frequencies in the low frequency range. The first amplifier stage may be configured before the second amplifier stage, or vice versa. Another embodiment relates to a method of linear equalization. Another embodiment relates to an amplifier which may be used for linear equalization. Other embodiments, aspects, and features are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: Altera Corporation
    Inventors: Allen Chan, Nicholas Sutardja