Abstract: Methods of operating memory systems with input/output expanders for multi-channel status reads (and associated systems and devices) are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a method comprises receiving, via a controller-side communication channel, a multi-channel status read command at a first interface of an input/output expander. The method further comprises, based at least in part on receiving the multi-channel status read command, (a) transmitting, via a second interface of the input/output expander, a status read command to logical units over each of two or more memory-side channels; (b) receiving, at the second interface, status read data from the logical units over each memory-side channel of the two or more memory-side channels; and (c) transmitting, via the first interface, the status read data onto the controller-side communication channel.

Abstract: A system and method providing power supply rejection. One embodiment provides for power supply rejection in PLL or DLL circuitry. First subcircuitry provides second subcircuitry a supply voltage which is a filtered version of power from an external source. The first subcircuitry includes a first field effect transistor and a first low pass filter coupled to receive a signal from the external power source during operation of the second subcircuitry. The filter is coupled to provide a filtered version of the power source signal to the gate of the first transistor, so that when a first source/drain region of the first transistor is connected to receive power from the external source and the gate of the first transistor receives the filtered version of the power source signal, the second source/drain region of the first transistor provides a first modified version of the power received from the external source.

Abstract: A system incorporating and method of operating phase locked loop circuitry. In one embodiment, having programmable circuitry for adjustment of loop dynamics, a VCO has a first input terminal for selecting phase and frequency characteristics of an output signal and an output terminal on which the output signal is provided. A detector generates first VCO input signals indicative of phase and frequency differences between the VCO output signal and a reference signal. Circuitry digitizes the first VCO input signals and generates an integral path input signal therefrom. Slow integral path circuitry comprising, a first transistor device and a programmable low pass filter: receives the integral path input signal, and provides a low pass filtered version of the integral path input signal to control conduction through the first transistor device and provide a first adjustment signal for adjustment of the frequency of the VCO output signal.

Abstract: System and method providing multiple circuit paths to control characteristics of periodic signals. In one embodiment first and second detector signals are indicative of a phase and frequency differences between the output signal and a reference signal. A first input signal based on the first detector signal adjusts the phase difference. A first control signal based on the second detector signal has frequency content in high and low frequency ranges. A second input signal based on the control signal reduces the frequency difference. A second control signal based on the second detector signal has relatively low frequency content in the high frequency range. A third input signal based on the second control signal reduces the frequency difference.

Abstract: System and circuitry controlling characteristics of periodic signals. In one embodiment adjustment circuitry modifies periodic signal characteristic. A phase detector generates analog input signals indicative of a phase difference between the periodic signal and a reference signal. Conversion circuitry translates the analog input signals into digital signals. Signal driving circuitry, comprising a current source, provides control signals to the signal driving circuitry based on the digital signals. First input circuitry provides a first adjustment signal to the adjustment circuitry. Second input circuitry provides a second adjustment signal to the adjustment circuitry in response to the control signal. The first adjustment signal is based on input of analog signals to a circuit element in the first input circuitry to control the first adjustment signal. The second input circuitry is responsive to the control signal to provide the second adjustment signal with the digital version of the input signals.

Abstract: System and method providing multiple circuit paths to control characteristics of periodic signals. In one embodiment first and second detector signals are indicative of a phase and frequency differences between the output signal and a reference signal. A first input signal based on the first detector signal adjusts the phase difference. A first control signal based on the second detector signal has frequency content in high and low frequency ranges. A second input signal based on the control signal reduces the frequency difference. A second control signal based on the second detector signal has relatively low frequency content in the high frequency range. A third input signal based on the second control signal reduces the frequency difference.

Abstract: System and circuitry controlling characteristics of periodic signals. In one embodiment adjustment circuitry modifies periodic signal characteristic. A phase detector generates analog input signals indicative of a phase difference between the periodic signal and a reference signal. Conversion circuitry translates the analog input signals into digital signals. Signal driving circuitry, comprising a current source, provides control signals to the signal driving circuitry based on the digital signals. First input circuitry provides a first adjustment signal to the adjustment circuitry. Second input circuitry provides a second adjustment signal to the adjustment circuitry in response to the control signal. The first adjustment signal is based on input of analog signals to a circuit element in the first input circuitry to control the first adjustment signal. The second input circuitry is responsive to the control signal to provide the second adjustment signal with the digital version of the input signals.

Abstract: A system incorporating and method of operating phase locked loop circuitry. In one embodiment, having programmable circuitry for adjustment of loop dynamics, a VCO has a first input terminal for selecting phase and frequency characteristics of an output signal and an output terminal on which the output signal is provided. A detector generates first VCO input signals indicative of phase and frequency differences between the VCO output signal and a reference signal. Circuitry digitizes the first VCO input signals and generates an integral path input signal therefrom. Slow integral path circuitry comprising, a first transistor device and a programmable low pass filter: receives the integral path input signal, and provides a low pass filtered version of the integral path input signal to control conduction through the first transistor device and provide a first adjustment signal for adjustment of the frequency of the VCO output signal.

Abstract: A system and method providing power supply rejection. One embodiment provides for power supply rejection in PLL or DLL circuitry. First subcircuitry provides second subcircuitry a supply voltage which is a filtered version of power from an external source. The first subcircuitry includes a first field effect transistor and a first low pass filter coupled to receive a signal from the external power source during operation of the second subcircuitry. The filter is coupled to provide a filtered version of the power source signal to the gate of the first transistor, so that when a first source/drain region of the first transistor is connected to receive power from the external source and the gate of the first transistor receives the filtered version of the power source signal, the second source/drain region of the first transistor provides a first modified version of the power received from the external source.