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).
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Patent number: 10658018Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 28, 2019Date of Patent: May 19, 2020Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.Inventor: Russel J. Baker
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Publication number: 20190385651Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2019Publication date: December 19, 2019Inventor: Russel J. Baker
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Patent number: 10403339Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 8, 2018Date of Patent: September 3, 2019Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.Inventor: Russel J. Baker
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Patent number: 10366744Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 2, 2017Date of Patent: July 30, 2019Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.Inventor: Russel J. Baker
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Publication number: 20190096456Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2018Publication date: March 28, 2019Inventor: Russel J. Baker
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Patent number: 10127954Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 19, 2016Date of Patent: November 13, 2018Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.Inventor: Russel J. Baker
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Publication number: 20170330612Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2017Publication date: November 16, 2017Inventor: Russel J. Baker
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Patent number: 9734894Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 28, 2015Date of Patent: August 15, 2017Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.Inventor: Russel J. Baker
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Patent number: 9641193Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 9, 2015Date of Patent: May 2, 2017Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.Inventor: Russel J. Baker
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Publication number: 20170069363Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2016Publication date: March 9, 2017Inventor: Russel J. Baker
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Patent number: 9449664Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 18, 2016Date of Patent: September 20, 2016Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.Inventor: Russel J. Baker
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Publication number: 20160203850Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2016Publication date: July 14, 2016Inventor: Russel J. Baker
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Patent number: 9299405Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 6, 2014Date of Patent: March 29, 2016Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.Inventor: Russel J. Baker
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Publication number: 20150381199Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2015Publication date: December 31, 2015Inventor: Russel J. Baker
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Publication number: 20150262654Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2015Publication date: September 17, 2015Inventor: Russel J. Baker
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Publication number: 20150023117Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2014Publication date: January 22, 2015Inventor: Russel J. Baker
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Patent number: 8879327Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 17, 2014Date of Patent: November 4, 2014Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.Inventor: Russel J. Baker
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Patent number: 8854899Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 11, 2013Date of Patent: October 7, 2014Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.Inventor: Russel J. Baker
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Publication number: 20140198566Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2014Publication date: July 17, 2014Applicant: Micron Technology, Inc.Inventor: Russel J. Baker
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Patent number: 8712249Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 5, 2011Date of Patent: April 29, 2014Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.Inventors: Russel J. Baker, Brent Keeth