Patents by Inventor Russel J. Baker

Russel J. Baker 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).

  • Patent number: 10658018
    Abstract: A system including a processor and a memory device. The memory device includes a memory array having a plurality of memory elements connected to a bit-line and a quantizing circuit. The quantizing circuit includes a combination circuit configured to combine an analog input signal with an analog feedback signal to produce a delta signal. The quantizing circuit also includes an integrator configured to receive and integrate the delta signal to produce a sigma signal. The quantizing circuit also includes an analog-to-digital converter configured to receive the sigma signal and compare the sigma signal with a reference signal to produce a digital output signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Russel J. Baker
  • Publication number: 20190385651
    Abstract: A system including a processor and a memory device. The memory device includes a memory array having a plurality of memory elements connected to a bit-line and a quantizing circuit. The quantizing circuit includes a combination circuit configured to combine an analog input signal with an analog feedback signal to produce a delta signal. The quantizing circuit also includes an integrator configured to receive and integrate the delta signal to produce a sigma signal. The quantizing circuit also includes an analog-to-digital converter configured to receive the sigma signal and compare the sigma signal with a reference signal to produce a digital output signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2019
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Inventor: Russel J. Baker
  • Patent number: 10403339
    Abstract: A system including a processor and a memory device. The memory device includes a memory array having a plurality of memory elements connected to a bit-line and a quantizing circuit. The quantizing circuit includes a combination circuit configured to combine an analog input signal with an analog feedback signal to produce a delta signal. The quantizing circuit also includes an integrator configured to receive and integrate the delta signal to produce a sigma signal. The quantizing circuit also includes an analog-to-digital converter configured to receive the sigma signal and compare the sigma signal with a reference signal to produce a digital output signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Russel J. Baker
  • Patent number: 10366744
    Abstract: A memory device that, in certain embodiments, includes a memory element coupled to a bit-line and a quantizing circuit coupled to the memory element via the bit-line. In some embodiments, the quantizing circuit includes an analog-to-digital converter having an input and output and a digital filter that includes memory. The input of the analog-to-digital converter may be coupled to the bit-line, and the output of the analog-to-digital converter may be coupled to the digital filter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Russel J. Baker
  • Publication number: 20190096456
    Abstract: A system including a processor and a memory device. The memory device includes a memory array having a plurality of memory elements connected to a bit-line and a quantizing circuit. The quantizing circuit includes a combination circuit configured to combine an analog input signal with an analog feedback signal to produce a delta signal. The quantizing circuit also includes an integrator configured to receive and integrate the delta signal to produce a sigma signal. The quantizing circuit also includes an analog-to-digital converter configured to receive the sigma signal and compare the sigma signal with a reference signal to produce a digital output signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2018
    Publication date: March 28, 2019
    Inventor: Russel J. Baker
  • Patent number: 10127954
    Abstract: A system including a processor and a memory device. The memory device includes a memory array having a plurality of memory elements connected to a bit-line and a quantizing circuit. The quantizing circuit includes a combination circuit configured to combine an analog input signal with an analog feedback signal to produce a delta signal. The quantizing circuit also includes an integrator configured to receive and integrate the delta signal to produce a sigma signal. The quantizing circuit also includes an analog-to-digital converter configured to receive the sigma signal and compare the sigma signal with a reference signal to produce a digital output signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Russel J. Baker
  • Publication number: 20170330612
    Abstract: A memory device that, in certain embodiments, includes a memory element coupled to a bit-line and a quantizing circuit coupled to the memory element via the bit-line. In some embodiments, the quantizing circuit includes an analog-to-digital converter having an input and output and a digital filter that includes memory. The input of the analog-to-digital converter may be coupled to the bit-line, and the output of the analog-to-digital converter may be coupled to the digital filter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2017
    Publication date: November 16, 2017
    Inventor: Russel J. Baker
  • Patent number: 9734894
    Abstract: A memory device that, in certain embodiments, includes a memory element coupled to a bit-line and a quantizing circuit coupled to the memory element via the bit-line. In some embodiments, the quantizing circuit includes an analog-to-digital converter having an input and output and a digital filter that includes memory. The input of the analog-to-digital converter may be coupled to the bit-line, and the output of the analog-to-digital converter may be coupled to the digital filter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Russel J. Baker
  • Patent number: 9641193
    Abstract: Methods, systems and devices are disclosed, such as an electronic device that includes a plurality of data locations and a delta-sigma modulator. In some embodiments, the delta-sigma modulator includes a preamplifier coupled to the data locations and a latch coupled to the preamplifier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Russel J. Baker
  • Publication number: 20170069363
    Abstract: A system including a processor and a memory device. The memory device includes a memory array having a plurality of memory elements connected to a bit-line and a quantizing circuit. The quantizing circuit includes a combination circuit configured to combine an analog input signal with an analog feedback signal to produce a delta signal. The quantizing circuit also includes an integrator configured to receive and integrate the delta signal to produce a sigma signal. The quantizing circuit also includes an analog-to-digital converter configured to receive the sigma signal and compare the sigma signal with a reference signal to produce a digital output signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2016
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Inventor: Russel J. Baker
  • Patent number: 9449664
    Abstract: A system including a processor and a memory device. The memory device includes a memory array having a plurality of memory elements connected to a bit-line and a quantizing circuit. The quantizing circuit includes a combination circuit configured to combine an analog input signal with an analog feedback signal to produce a delta signal. The quantizing circuit also includes an integrator configured to receive and integrate the delta signal to produce a sigma signal. The quantizing circuit also includes an analog-to-digital converter configured to receive the sigma signal and compare the sigma signal with a reference signal to produce a digital output signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Russel J. Baker
  • Publication number: 20160203850
    Abstract: A system including a processor and a memory device. The memory device includes a memory array having a plurality of memory elements connected to a bit-line and a quantizing circuit. The quantizing circuit includes a combination circuit configured to combine an analog input signal with an analog feedback signal to produce a delta signal. The quantizing circuit also includes an integrator configured to receive and integrate the delta signal to produce a sigma signal. The quantizing circuit also includes an analog-to-digital converter configured to receive the sigma signal and compare the sigma signal with a reference signal to produce a digital output signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2016
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventor: Russel J. Baker
  • Patent number: 9299405
    Abstract: A memory device that, in certain embodiments, includes a plurality of memory elements connected to a bit-line and a delta-sigma modulator with a digital output and an analog input, which may be connected to the bit-line. In some embodiments, the delta-sigma modulator includes a circuit with first and second inputs and an output. The circuit is configured to combine (add or subtract) input signals. The first input may be connected to the analog input. The delta-sigma modulator may also include an integrator connected to the output of the circuit, an analog-to-digital converter with an input connected to an output of the integrator and an output connected to the digital output, and a digital-to-analog converter with an input connected to the output of the analog-to-digital converter and an output connected to the second input of the circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Russel J. Baker
  • Publication number: 20150381199
    Abstract: Methods, systems and devices are disclosed, such as an electronic device that includes a plurality of data locations and a delta-sigma modulator. In some embodiments, the delta-sigma modulator includes a preamplifier coupled to the data locations and a latch coupled to the preamplifier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2015
    Publication date: December 31, 2015
    Inventor: Russel J. Baker
  • Publication number: 20150262654
    Abstract: A memory device that, in certain embodiments, includes a memory element coupled to a bit-line and a quantizing circuit coupled to the memory element via the bit-line. In some embodiments, the quantizing circuit includes an analog-to-digital converter having an input and output and a digital filter that includes memory. The input of the analog-to-digital converter may be coupled to the bit-line, and the output of the analog-to-digital converter may be coupled to the digital filter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2015
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Inventor: Russel J. Baker
  • Publication number: 20150023117
    Abstract: A memory device that, in certain embodiments, includes a plurality of memory elements connected to a bit-line and a delta-sigma modulator with a digital output and an analog input, which may be connected to the bit-line. In some embodiments, the delta-sigma modulator includes a circuit with first and second inputs and an output. The circuit is configured to combine (add or subtract) input signals. The first input may be connected to the analog input. The delta-sigma modulator may also include an integrator connected to the output of the circuit, an analog-to-digital converter with an input connected to an output of the integrator and an output connected to the digital output, and a digital-to-analog converter with an input connected to the output of the analog-to-digital converter and an output connected to the second input of the circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2014
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Inventor: Russel J. Baker
  • Patent number: 8879327
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices are disclosed, including an electronic device that includes a first data location, a quantizing circuit, and a reference current source, all coupled to an electrical conductor. The reference current source may include a current mirror with a side coupled to the electrical conductor and a second data location coupled to another side of the current mirror.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Russel J. Baker
  • Patent number: 8854899
    Abstract: A memory device that, in certain embodiments, includes a plurality of memory elements connected to a bit-line and a delta-sigma modulator with a digital output and an analog input, which may be connected to the bit-line. In some embodiments, the delta-sigma modulator includes a circuit with first and second inputs and an output. The circuit is configured to combine (add or subtract) input signals. The first input may be connected to the analog input. The delta-sigma modulator may also include an integrator connected to the output of the circuit, an analog-to-digital converter with an input connected to an output of the integrator and an output connected to the digital output, and a digital-to-analog converter with an input connected to the output of the analog-to-digital converter and an output connected to the second input of the circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Russel J. Baker
  • Publication number: 20140198566
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices are disclosed, including an electronic device that includes a first data location, a quantizing circuit, and a reference current source, all coupled to an electrical conductor. The reference current source may include a current mirror with a side coupled to the electrical conductor and a second data location coupled to another side of the current mirror.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2014
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicant: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Russel J. Baker
  • Patent number: 8712249
    Abstract: A optical link for achieving electrical isolation between a controller and a memory device is disclosed. The optical link increases the noise immunity of electrical interconnections, and allows the memory device to be placed a greater distance from the processor than is conventional without power-consuming I/O buffers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Russel J. Baker, Brent Keeth