Abstract: A method of operating an electronic device includes: precharging a fuse read node to an intermediate voltage less than an input voltage, wherein the fuse read node connects a fuse array and a fuse read circuit, the fuse array including a fuse cell configured to store information and the fuse read circuit configured to read the stored information; connecting the fuse cell to the fuse read node for reading the information; and determining, with the fuse read circuit, the information from the fuse cell based on changes to the intermediate voltage at the fuse read node.

Abstract: A device includes a signal input to receive a data input as part of a bit stream. The device also includes a reference input to receive a reference signal. The device further includes push circuitry to receive a first weight value, receive a first correction value, and generate a push signal based on the first weight value and the first correction value to selectively modify the data input as well as pull circuitry to receive a second weight value, receive a second correction value, and generate a pull signal based on the second weight value and the second correction value to selectively modify the data input.

Abstract: A device includes a fuse-array mat including a plurality of fuse-array elements. Each fuse-array element includes a fuse comprising a fuse line having less than or equal to 50% of a dimension of the fuse line disposed over an active area of the fuse-array element, wherein the fuse is configured to be activated to indicate a fuse state of the fuse of two possible fuse states of the fuse. Additionally, each fuse-array element includes an access device comprising a gate line having more than 50% of a dimension of the gate line disposed over the active area of the fuse-array element.

Abstract: A device includes one or more memory banks configured to store data. The device also includes a data receiver configured to receive distorted input data as part of a data stream, apply a correction factor to the distorted input data to offset inter-symbol interference from the data stream on the distorted input data, and generate the data by applying the correction factor to the distorted data. The device further includes a test circuit internal to the device, wherein the test circuit is configured to generate the data stream.

Abstract: A device includes a voltage generator that generates a reference signal, a multi-level bias generator coupled to the voltage generator to receive the reference signal and generate a plurality of bias level signals based at least in part on the reference signal. The multi-level bias generator transmits the plurality of bias level signals to a plurality of multiplexers that each receive a select signal to select a subset of bias level signals of the plurality of bias level signals based. The device also includes an adjustment circuit of a decision feedback equalizer that receives a respective selected subset of bias level signals from one multiplexer of the plurality of multiplexers and utilizes the respective selected subset of bias level signals to compensate for inter-symbol interference of a bit due to a previously received bit of a bit stream.

Abstract: A device includes a combinational circuit configured to create a one or more distortion correction factors used offset inter-symbol interference from a data stream on a distorted bit. The device also includes a selection circuit coupled to the combinational circuit. The selection circuit includes a feedback pin configured to receive a control signal and an output, wherein the selection circuit is configured to select a first distortion correction factor of the one or more distortion correction factors based upon the control signal and transmit the first distortion correction factor from the output.

Abstract: A device includes a signal input to receive a data input as part of a bit stream. The device also includes a reference input to receive a reference signal. The device further includes push circuitry to receive a first weight value, receive a first correction value, and generate a push signal based on the first weight value and the first correction value to selectively modify the data input as well as pull circuitry to receive a second weight value, receive a second correction value, and generate a pull signal based on the second weight value and the second correction value to selectively modify the data input.

Abstract: A device includes a first bias level generator to generate a first bias level of a plurality of bias levels and transmit the bias level having a first voltage value, a second bias level generator to generate a second bias level of the plurality of bias levels and transmit the second bias level having a second voltage value. The device also includes a voltage divider that interpolates a subset of bias levels of the plurality of bias levels between the first bias level and the second bias level and supplies a selected bias level of the plurality of bias levels a control signal to an adjustment circuit of a decision feedback equalizer to compensate for inter-symbol interference of a bit due to a previously received bit of a bit stream.

Abstract: A device includes a selection circuit that is configured to generate a bias level. The device also includes a combinational circuit coupled to the selection circuit. The combinational circuit is configured to generate a distortion correction factor used offset inter-symbol interference from a data stream on a distorted bit based on the bias level to generate a correction signal. The device additionally includes a latching element coupled to the combinational circuit and configured to receive the first correction signal.

Abstract: A device includes a voltage generator that generates a reference signal, a multi-level bias generator coupled to the voltage generator to receive the reference signal and generate a plurality of bias level signals based at least in part on the reference signal. The multi-level bias generator transmits the plurality of bias level signals to a plurality of multiplexers that each receive a select signal to select a subset of bias level signals of the plurality of bias level signals based. The device also includes an adjustment circuit of a decision feedback equalizer that receives a respective selected subset of bias level signals from one multiplexer of the plurality of multiplexers and utilizes the respective selected subset of bias level signals to compensate for inter-symbol interference of a bit due to a previously received bit of a bit stream.

Abstract: A device includes a signal input to receive a data input as part of a bit stream. The device also includes a reference input to receive a reference signal. The device further includes push circuitry to receive a first weight value, receive a first correction value, and generate a push signal based on the first weight value and the first correction value to selectively modify the data input as well as pull circuitry to receive a second weight value, receive a second correction value, and generate a pull signal based on the second weight value and the second correction value to selectively modify the data input.

Abstract: A method of operating an electronic device includes: generating a fuse read output based on reading a fuse cell at a predetermined data location in a fuse array, wherein the predetermined data location is configured to store predetermined data pattern; comparing the fuse read output to the predetermined data pattern; and generating a read-enable trigger based on the fuse read output matching the predetermined data pattern, wherein the read-enable trigger is for reading content stored in the fuse array and for broadcasting the content to circuits within the electronic device.

Abstract: A device includes a first bias level generator to generate a first bias level of a plurality of bias levels and transmit the bias level having a first voltage value, a second bias level generator to generate a second bias level of the plurality of bias levels and transmit the second bias level having a second voltage value. The device also includes a voltage divider that interpolates a subset of bias levels of the plurality of bias levels between the first bias level and the second bias level and supplies a selected bias level of the plurality of bias levels a control signal to an adjustment circuit of a decision feedback equalizer to compensate for inter-symbol interference of a bit due to a previously received bit of a bit stream.

Abstract: A device includes a voltage generator that generates a reference signal, a multi-level bias generator coupled to the voltage generator to receive the reference signal and generate a plurality of bias level signals based at least in part on the reference signal. The multi-level bias generator transmits the plurality of bias level signals to a plurality of multiplexers that each receive a select signal to select a subset of bias level signals of the plurality of bias level signals based. The device also includes an adjustment circuit of a decision feedback equalizer that receives a respective selected subset of bias level signals from one multiplexer of the plurality of multiplexers and utilizes the respective selected subset of bias level signals to compensate for inter-symbol interference of a bit due to a previously received bit of a bit stream.

Abstract: A device includes a selection circuit that is configured to generate a bias level. The device also includes a combinational circuit coupled to the selection circuit. The combinational circuit is configured to generate a distortion correction factor used offset inter-symbol interference from a data stream on a distorted bit based on the bias level to generate a correction signal. The device additionally includes a latching element coupled to the combinational circuit and configured to receive the first correction signal.

Abstract: A device includes a selection circuit that is configured to generate a bias level. The device also includes a combinational circuit coupled to the selection circuit. The combinational circuit is configured to generate a distortion correction factor used offset inter-symbol interference from a data stream on a distorted bit based on the bias level to generate a correction signal. The device additionally includes a latching element coupled to the combinational circuit and configured to receive the first correction signal.

Abstract: A device including an equalizer that includes a first input configured to receive an input signal, a second input configured to receive a reference signal, and a third input configured to receive an adjustment signal. The equalizer also includes a first output configured to transmit a corrected signal, wherein the corrected signal is generated based on data outputs controlled via the input signal, the reference signal, and a clock signal, wherein the data outputs are modified based on the first adjustment signal, wherein corrected signal offsets inter-symbol interference on the input signal based on a data bit received at the first input prior to reception of the input signal.

Abstract: A device includes a signal input to receive a data input as part of a bit stream. The device also includes a reference input to receive a reference signal. The device further includes push circuitry to receive a first weight value, receive a first correction value, and generate a push signal based on the first weight value and the first correction value to selectively modify the data input as well as pull circuitry to receive a second weight value, receive a second correction value, and generate a pull signal based on the second weight value and the second correction value to selectively modify the data input.

Abstract: A method of operating an electronic device includes: generating a fuse read output based on reading a fuse cell at a predetermined data location in a fuse array, wherein the predetermined data location is configured to store predetermined data pattern; comparing the fuse read output to the predetermined data pattern; and generating a read-enable trigger based on the fuse read output matching the predetermined data pattern, wherein the read-enable trigger is for reading content stored in the fuse array and for broadcasting the content to circuits within the electronic device.

Abstract: A circuit may include a first switch to pre-charge a first voltage line to a first voltage for a first amount of time, such that the first voltage is an opposite polarity as compared to a second voltage coupled to the first voltage line when a first fuse is blown. The circuit may also include a second switch to pre-charge a second voltage line to a third voltage for the first amount of time, such that the third voltage is an opposite polarity as compared to a fourth voltage coupled to the second voltage line when a second fuse is blown. The circuit also includes a latch circuit to amplify a first voltage signal present on the first voltage line and amplify a second voltage signal present on the second voltage line after the first amount of time expires.