Abstract: According to one exemplary embodiment, a semiconductor die with on-die preferred interface selection includes at least two groups of pads situated on an active surface of the semiconductor die, where each of the at least two groups of pads is coupled to its associated interface in the die. A set of bumps is mask-programmably routed to one of the at least two groups of pads, thereby selecting the preferred interface for the semiconductor die. A non-preferred interface is not routed to any bumps on the active surface of the semiconductor die, thereby reducing bump count on the die. Each of the at least two groups of pads can be situated in a corresponding pad ring on the active surface of said semiconductor die. The at least two groups of pads can be laid out substantially inline.

Abstract: According to one exemplary embodiment, a semiconductor die with on-die preferred interface selection includes at least two groups of pads situated on an active surface of the semiconductor die, where each of the at least two groups of pads is coupled to its associated interface in the die. A set of bumps is mask-programmably routed to one of the at least two groups of pads, thereby selecting the preferred interface for the semiconductor die. A non-preferred interface is not routed to any bumps on the active surface of the semiconductor die, thereby reducing bump count on the die. Each of the at least two groups of pads can be situated in a corresponding pad ring on the active surface of said semiconductor die. The at least two groups of pads can be laid out substantially inline.

Abstract: According to one exemplary embodiment, a semiconductor die with on-die preferred interface selection includes at least two groups of pads situated on an active surface of the semiconductor die, where each of the at least two groups of pads is coupled to its associated interface in the die. A set of bumps is mask-programmably routed to one of the at least two groups of pads, thereby selecting the preferred interface for the semiconductor die. A non-preferred interface is not routed to any bumps on the active surface of the semiconductor die, thereby reducing bump count on the die. Each of the at least two groups of pads can be situated in a corresponding pad ring on the active surface of said semiconductor die. The at least two groups of pads can be laid out substantially inline.

Abstract: Methods and systems for processing television signals are disclosed herein, and may comprise decoding a first analog video signal via an integrated circuit comprising circuitry for decoding and processing digital video signals. A second analog video signal may be simultaneously decoded via the integrated circuit. A first video output corresponding to the decoded first analog video signal and a second video output corresponding to the decoded second analog video signal may be simultaneously generating via the integrated circuit. An out-of-band signal corresponding to the decoded first or second analog video signal may be received via the integrated circuit. The received out-of-band signal may be processed via the integrated circuit. The first analog video signal and the second analog video signal may comprise an NTSC signal, a composite signal, an S-video signal, and/or a component signal. The digital video signals may be decoded via the integrated circuit.

Abstract: A system for implementing personal video recording, in which integrated drive electronics are incorporated in set-top box logic, instead of with a hard disk drive. This allows the set-top box logic to communicate directly to the hard disk, so that no intervening bus is necessary.

Abstract: According to one exemplary embodiment, a semiconductor die with on-die preferred interface selection includes at least two groups of pads situated on an active surface of the semiconductor die, where each of the at least two groups of pads is coupled to its associated interface in the die. A set of bumps is mask-programmably routed to one of the at least two groups of pads, thereby selecting the preferred interface for the semiconductor die. A non-preferred interface is not routed to any bumps on the active surface of the semiconductor die, thereby reducing bump count on the die. Each of the at least two groups of pads can be situated in a corresponding pad ring on the active surface of said semiconductor die. The at least two groups of pads can be laid out substantially inline.

Abstract: To synchronize a regularly occurring pulse train to the average of a bunched pulse train, an oscillator generates a plurality of differently phase shifted signals at a given frequency. One of the phase shifted signals is selected as an output signal. The output signal is compared with the bunched pulse train. The selected phase shifted signal is changed responsive to the comparison so the output signal occurs at the average frequency of the bunched pulse train. The oscillator is formed as a plurality of differential amplifier stages having equal controllable delays. The stages are connected together to form a ring oscillator. The output signal is compared with the bunched pulse train through a FIFO. A signal representative of the state of the FIFO is used as an error signal to control the selection of the phase shifted signal to be used as the output signal.

Abstract: Systems and techniques for receiving a satellite signal wherein the signal is demodulated and iterative decoded. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or the meaning of the claims.

Abstract: Systems and techniques for receiving a satellite signal wherein the signal is demodulated and iterative decoded. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or the meaning of the claims.

Abstract: Methods and systems for processing television signals are disclosed herein, and may comprise decoding a first analog video signal via an integrated circuit comprising circuitry for decoding and processing digital video signals. A second analog video signal may be simultaneously decoded via the integrated circuit. A first video output corresponding to the decoded first analog video signal and a second video output corresponding to the decoded second analog video signal may be simultaneously generating via the integrated circuit. An out-of-band signal corresponding to the decoded first or second analog video signal may be received via the integrated circuit. The received out-of-band signal may be processed via the integrated circuit. The first analog video signal and the second analog video signal may comprise an NTSC signal, a composite signal, an S-video signal, and/or a component signal. The digital video signals may be decoded via the integrated circuit.

Abstract: A single integrated circuit is provided to enable the distribution of voice, video, and/or data services throughout a multimedia distribution network, such as a cable communications network. The single integrated circuit supports both digital and analog television services (e.g., PVR, pay-for-view, EPG, e-commerce, etc.) and computer data services (e.g., telephony, Internet browsing, facsimile, messaging, videoconferencing, etc.). In an embodiment, the single integrated circuit includes three components that constitute a DOCSIS™ compliant cable modem, namely a digital inband demodulator, a digital upstream burst modulator, a media access controller, and a microprocessor. In an embodiment, a digital out-of-band demodulator is also included. In another embodiment, the single integrated circuit integrates front-end and backend set-top box functionality in addition to DOCSIS™ cable modem functionality.

Abstract: To synchronize a regularly occurring pulse train to the average of a bunched pulse train, an oscillator generates a plurality of differently phase shifted signals at a given frequency. One of the phase shifted signals is selected as an output signal. The output signal is compared with the bunched pulse train. The selected phase shifted signal is changed responsive to the comparison so the output signal occurs at the average frequency of the bunched pulse train. The oscillator is formed as a plurality of differential amplifier stages having equal controllable delays. The stages are connected together to form a ring oscillator. The output signal is compared with the bunched pulse train through a FIFO. A signal representative of the state of the FIFO is used as an error signal to control the selection of the phase shifted signal to be used as the output signal.

Abstract: To synchronize a regularly occurring pulse train to the average of a bunched pulse train, an oscillator generates a plurality of differently phase shifted signals at a given frequency. One of the phase shifted signals is selected as an output signal. The output signal is compared with the bunched pulse train. The selected phase shifted signal is changed responsive to the comparison so the output signal occurs at the average frequency of the bunched pulse train. The oscillator is formed as a plurality of differential amplifier stages having equal controllable delays. The stages are connected together to form a ring oscillator. The output signal is compared with the bunched pulse train through a FIFO. A signal representative of the state of the FIFO is used as an error signal to control the selection of the phase shifted signal to be used as the output signal.

Abstract: A system for implementing personal video recording, in which integrated drive electronics are incorporated in set-top box logic, instead of with a hard disk drive. This allows the set-top box logic to communicate directly to the hard disk, so that no intervening bus is necessary.

Abstract: Systems and techniques for receiving a satellite signal wherein the signal is demodulated and iterative decoded. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or the meaning of the claims.