Abstract: An electronic apparatus (24, 25, 27) having a plurality of externally selectable operating states is controlled to assume sequentially those states. The control is accomplished (41, 43, 45) using a sequence of state codes which define a reflected code.

Abstract: A data processing circuit includes first and second signal paths, wherein the first signal path is a speed critical path. The first signal path includes a first logic gate (FIG. 22) for performing a predetermined logic operation, and the second signal path includes a second logic gate (FIG. 23) for performing the predetermined logic operation more slowly and with less power consumption than the first logic gate.

Abstract: An integrated circuit includes a single chip (102) that has a microprocessor (702), a memory controller unit (718), an internal bus (714) connecting the microprocessor (702) and the memory controller unit (718), and an external bus to internal bus interface circuit (716). The microprocessor (102) occupies a substantially rectangular region on a substrate (802). The memory controller unit (718) occupies a first strip along one side of the microprocessor unit (702) accessible via the bond pads broadside to the first strip. Other circuits, systems, and methods are disclosed.

Abstract: An energy efficient D flip-flop circuit has a master latch, a slave latch and a push-pull circuit. This push-pull circuit includes an inverter having an input connected to the output of the master latch and a transmission gate clocked in a second phase having an input connected to the output of the inverter and an output connected to the output of the slave latch. This push-pull circuit speeds the C-to-Q delay time of the circuit because there is only one gate delay to output using this circuit. The master and slave latches may employ N-type MOSFETS, CMOS transfer gates or tri-state inverters in the feedback path. The master latch may employ a double pass transistor logic input. The push-pull circuit may employ a tri-state invertor in place of the inverter and transmission gate.

Abstract: A technique is provided for signaling to a first data processing circuit that an output of a second data processing circuit is ready for processing by the first data processing circuit. An occurrence of a logic transition at an input of the second data processing circuit is detected, and a latch circuit is used to produce a detection signal indicative of the occurrence. In response to the logic transition, the output of the second data processing circuit is produced, and this output is provided to the first data processing circuit. In response to production of the detection signal, and after delaying for an amount of time adequate to permit the second data processing circuit to produce its output, a done signal is sent to the first data processing circuit.

Abstract: A memory architecture (11,12) includes an address bus and a plurality of address decoders (15). Each address decoder has an input which is selectively connectable to and disconnectable from the address bus.

Abstract: A circuit (51) for converting a pair of precharged dynamic logic signals into a static logic signal includes a first input (61) to receive one of said dynamic logic signals, a second input (67) to receive the other of said dynamic logic signals, and an output (Qout). A first signal path from said first input to said output includes only two logic gates (63,69), and a second signal path from said second input to said output includes only one logic gate (69).

Abstract: An electronic circuit is constructed from a plurality of logic gates, each logic gate including a logic input, a logic output and a pair of power supply inputs, and each logic gate being operable to permit short circuit current to flow between the power supply inputs thereof during a logic level transition at the logic input thereof. A first logic gate (L) and a second logic gate (D) are provided with the output of the second logic gate connected to the input of the first logic gate, and the drive strength of the second logic gate is selected as a function of the short circuit current permitted by the first logic gate.

Abstract: A phase locked loop circuit 11 includes a phase detection circuit 12, a means for phase adjustment, and a recovery circuit 18. The phase detection circuit 12 monitors the phase relationship between two signals and communicates the phase relationship to the phase adjustment means. The phase adjustment means provides appropriate delay to one of the signals to synchronize the two signals. The recover circuit 18 monitors the phase adjustment means for synchronization failures and provides appropriate notice to the phase adjustment means. The phase locked loop circuit 11 provides improved phase jitter resolution through the phase adjustment means. The circuit provides failure identification and correction through the recovery circuit resulting in improved phase locked loop circuit performance and reliability.

Abstract: An energy efficient D flip-flop circuit has a master latch, a slave latch and a push-pull circuit. This push-pull circuit includes an inverter having an input connected to the output of the master latch and a transmission gate clocked in a second phase having an input connected to the output of the inverter and an output connected to the output of the slave latch. This push-pull circuit speeds the C-to-Q delay time of the circuit because there is only one gate delay to output using this circuit. The master and slave latches may employ P-type MOSFETs in the feedback path. The master latch may employ a double pass transistor logic input. The push-pull circuit may employ a tri-state invertor in place of the inverter and transmission gate.

Abstract: A digital electronic device includes a digital circuit responsive to a logic transition at an input thereof to produce at an output thereof a spurious logic transition ultimately followed by a stable logic level. A transition detector produces a detection signal in response to the logic transition at the digital circuit input, the transition detector including a latch circuit having an output for producing the detection signal. A self-timed circuit receives the detection signal and, after delaying for a suitable time, produces a done signal. A switching circuit is responsive to the done signal to connect the digital circuit output to a selected logic node.