公开(公告)号：US20060028340A1

公开(公告)日：2006-02-09

申请号：US10911176

申请日：2004-08-04

Applicant: Kultaransingh Hooghan ,  James Cargo ,  Charles Berthoud ,  Scott McLellan ,  Kouros Azimi

Inventor： Kultaransingh Hooghan ,  James Cargo ,  Charles Berthoud ,  Scott McLellan ,  Kouros Azimi

IPC: G08B13/26

CPC classification number: H01L23/576 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  Y10S257/922 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus and method for detecting if a person has attempted to tamper with an integrated circuit (IC). The apparatus is located on the IC and comprises detection circuitry that detects a build up of electrical charge on the IC and disablement circuitry that disables the IC when the detection circuitry detects a build up of electrical charge on the IC. The method comprises detecting if a build up of electrical charge on the IC has occurred and disabling the IC when a build up of electrical charge on the IC has been detected.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种用于检测人是否试图篡改集成电路（IC）的装置和方法。 该装置位于IC上，并且包括检测电路，其检测IC上的电荷积累以及当检测电路检测到IC上的电荷累积时禁用IC的禁用电路。 该方法包括检测IC上的电荷积聚是否已经发生，并且当检测到IC上的电荷累积时禁止IC。

公开(公告)号：US08542031B2

公开(公告)日：2013-09-24

申请号：US13304759

申请日：2011-11-28

Applicant: Kouros Azimi ,  Mohammad S. Mobin ,  Gregory W. Sheets ,  Lane A. Smith

Inventor： Kouros Azimi ,  Mohammad S. Mobin ,  Gregory W. Sheets ,  Lane A. Smith

IPC: H03K17/16 ,  H03K19/003

CPC classification number: H02J1/00

Abstract: Disclosed is a circuit for adjusting a voltage supplied to an IC by a power supply circuit that produces a regulated-output voltage based on an output-control signal generated by a resistive voltage divider. The circuit includes a PVT detector configured to generate an interface control signal and an interface circuit (i) connected to PVT detector and to the resistive voltage divider and (ii) configured to adjust its resistance in response to the interface control signal. Adjusting the resistance of the interface circuit causes the voltage of the output-control signal to be adjusted, thus causing the power supply circuit to adjust the regulated output voltage.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于通过电源电路来调节提供给IC的电压的电路，该电源电路基于由电阻分压器产生的输出控制信号产生调节输出电压。 电路包括配置成产生接口控制信号的PVT检测器和连接到PVT检测器和电阻分压器的接口电路（i），以及（ii）被配置为响应于接口控制信号调整其电阻。 调整接口电路的电阻可以调节输出控制信号的电压，从而使电源电路调整稳压输出电压。

公开(公告)号：US08280347B2

公开(公告)日：2012-10-02

申请号：US12507239

申请日：2009-07-22

Applicant: Kouros Azimi ,  Anthony J. Grewe

Inventor： Kouros Azimi ,  Anthony J. Grewe

IPC: H04M1/66

CPC classification number: H04M1/67 ,  H04B1/40

Abstract: A mobile device is configured with electrical circuitry that causes the transmit channel electrical circuitry of the transmitter (Tx) of the mobile device to be electrically coupled to the receive channel electrical circuitry of the receiver (Rx) of the mobile device when one or more predetermined conditions occur. The electrical coupling of the transmit channel circuitry to the receive channel circuitry causes the Rx to be sufficiently damaged to render the mobile device nonoperational, thereby preventing further use of the mobile device. The one or more predetermined conditions correspond to conditions that indicate the mobile device has been lost or stolen and/or that an unauthorized user is attempting to use the mobile device in some manner.

Abstract translation: 移动设备配置有电路，其使得移动设备的发射机（Tx）的发射信道电路电耦合到移动设备的接收机（Rx）的接收信道电路，当一个或多个预定的 条件发生。 发射信道电路与接收信道电路的电耦合导致Rx被充分损坏，使得移动设备不可操作，从而防止移动设备的进一步使用。 一个或多个预定条件对应于指示移动设备已经丢失或被盗的状况和/或未经授权的用户以某种方式尝试使用移动设备的条件。

公开(公告)号：US20110043725A1

公开(公告)日：2011-02-24

申请号：US12546031

申请日：2009-08-24

Applicant: Roger Fratti ,  Kouros Azimi ,  Mohammad Mobin ,  Ian Hughes

Inventor： Roger Fratti ,  Kouros Azimi ,  Mohammad Mobin ,  Ian Hughes

IPC: G02F1/13357 ,  G09F13/04

CPC classification number: G02F1/133603 ,  G02F2001/133607

Abstract: In described embodiments, a thin film transistor (TFT) liquid crystal display (LCD) structure incorporates a white light emitting diode (LED) structure for backlighting. White LEDs are formed behind each TFT cell, allowing for display “black” as a function of a nematic layer, on the TFT substrate, while increasing intensity of the LED LCD backlight structure. A lens structure might be formed between the LEDs and the TFT substrate to reduce a number of LED sources for a given backlight intensity.

Abstract translation: 在所描述的实施例中，薄膜晶体管（TFT）液晶显示器（LCD）结构包括用于背光的白色发光二极管（LED）结构。 白色LED形成在每个TFT单元的后面，允许在TFT基板上显示作为向列层的函数的“黑色”，同时增加LED LCD背光结构的强度。 可以在LED和TFT基板之间形成透镜结构，以减少给定背光强度的LED源的数量。

公开(公告)号：US20110021174A1

公开(公告)日：2011-01-27

申请号：US12507239

申请日：2009-07-22

Applicant: Kouros Azimi ,  Anthony J. Grewe

Inventor： Kouros Azimi ,  Anthony J. Grewe

IPC: H04M1/66 ,  H04B1/06

CPC classification number: H04M1/67 ,  H04B1/40

Abstract: A mobile device is configured with electrical circuitry that causes the transmit channel electrical circuitry of the transmitter (Tx) of the mobile device to be electrically coupled to the receive channel electrical circuitry of the receiver (Rx) of the mobile device when one or more predetermined conditions occur. The electrical coupling of the transmit channel circuitry to the receive channel circuitry causes the Rx to be sufficiently damaged to render the mobile device nonoperational, thereby preventing further use of the mobile device. The one or more predetermined conditions correspond to conditions that indicate the mobile device has been lost or stolen and/or that an unauthorized user is attempting to use the mobile device in some manner.

Abstract translation: 移动设备配置有电路，其使得移动设备的发射机（Tx）的发射信道电路电耦合到移动设备的接收机（Rx）的接收信道电路，当一个或多个预定的 条件发生。 发射信道电路与接收信道电路的电耦合导致Rx被充分损坏，使得移动设备不可操作，从而防止移动设备的进一步使用。 一个或多个预定条件对应于指示移动设备已经丢失或被盗的状况和/或未经授权的用户以某种方式尝试使用移动设备的条件。

公开(公告)号：US20100329054A1

公开(公告)日：2010-12-30

申请号：US12494718

申请日：2009-06-30

Applicant: Kouros Azimi ,  Roger A. Fratti ,  Danny Martin George ,  Richard J. McPartland

Inventor： Kouros Azimi ,  Roger A. Fratti ,  Danny Martin George ,  Richard J. McPartland

IPC: G11C29/00 ,  G21C17/00 ,  G11C5/14

CPC classification number: G11C11/417 ,  G11C5/147

Abstract: A memory circuit includes an operational memory and a monitor circuit comprising a circuit element in the operational memory and/or a circuit element substantially identical to a corresponding circuit element in the operational memory. The monitor circuit is operative to measure at least one functional characteristic of the operational memory. A control circuit coupled to the monitor circuit is operative to generate a control signal which varies as a function of the measured characteristic of the operational memory. The memory circuit further includes a programmable voltage source coupled to the operational memory which is operative to generate at least a voltage and/or a current supplied to at least a portion of the operational memory which varies as a function of the control signal.

Abstract translation: 存储器电路包括操作存储器和监视器电路，其包括操作存储器中的电路元件和/或与操作存储器中相应的电路元件基本相同的电路元件。 监视器电路用于测量操作存储器的至少一个功能特性。 耦合到监控电路的控制电路可操作以产生作为操作存储器的测量特性的函数而变化的控制信号。 存储器电路还包括耦合到操作存储器的可编程电压源，其可操作以产生提供给作为控制信号的函数而变化的至少一部分操作存储器的电压和/或电流。

公开(公告)号：US07327029B2

公开(公告)日：2008-02-05

申请号：US11235920

申请日：2005-09-27

Applicant: Vance D. Archer, III ,  Kouros Azimi ,  Daniel Patrick Chesire ,  Warren K Gladden ,  Seung H. Kang ,  Taeho Kook ,  Sailesh M. Merchant ,  Vivian Ryan

Inventor： Vance D. Archer, III ,  Kouros Azimi ,  Daniel Patrick Chesire ,  Warren K Gladden ,  Seung H. Kang ,  Taeho Kook ,  Sailesh M. Merchant ,  Vivian Ryan

IPC: H01L23/34

CPC classification number: H01L23/36 ,  H01L21/4871 ,  H01L25/165 ,  H01L2224/16 ,  H01L2224/16225 ,  H01L2224/32225 ,  H01L2224/73204 ,  H01L2224/73253 ,  H01L2924/01019 ,  H01L2924/01046 ,  H01L2924/01078 ,  H01L2924/01079 ,  H01L2924/01322 ,  H01L2924/15311 ,  H01L2924/16195 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: An integrated circuit device incorporating a metallurgical bond to enhance thermal conduction to a heat sink. In a semiconductor device, a surface of an integrated circuit die is metallurgically bonded to a surface of a heat sink. In an exemplary method of manufacturing the device, the upper surface of a package substrate includes an inner region and a peripheral region. The integrated circuit die is positioned over the substrate surface and a first surface of the integrated circuit die is placed in contact with the package substrate. A metallic layer is formed on a second opposing surface of the integrated circuit die. A preform is positioned on the metallic layer and a heat sink is positioned over the preform. A joint layer is formed with the preform, metallurgically bonding the heat sink to the second surface of the integrated circuit die.

Abstract translation: 一种集成电路装置，其包括冶金结合以增强对散热器的热传导。 在半导体器件中，集成电路管芯的表面冶金地结合到散热器的表面。 在制造器件的示例性方法中，封装衬底的上表面包括内部区域和周边区域。 集成电路管芯位于衬底表面上，并且集成电路管芯的第一表面被放置成与封装衬底接触。 金属层形成在集成电路管芯的第二相对表面上。 预成型件定位在金属层上，并且散热器位于预制件上。 用预成型件形成接合层，将散热器冶金结合到集成电路管芯的第二表面。

公开(公告)号：US06259311B1

公开(公告)日：2001-07-10

申请号：US09219800

申请日：1998-12-23

Applicant: Kouros Azimi ,  Dale Harvey Nelson

Inventor： Kouros Azimi ,  Dale Harvey Nelson

IPC: H03K500

CPC classification number: H03H11/1291 ,  H03H11/245

Abstract: A highly accurate tuning circuit for a tunable filter is provided which trims an RC time constant based on variances in both a formed capacitive component as well as variances in formed resistive components. A capacitor and resistor based tuning control circuit includes both a formed capacitor based tuning reference current generator and a formed resistor based tuning voltage reference generator. Each generates a voltage reference which is compared to the other to determine control signals for tuning a tunable resistive component forming the resistive portion of the RC time constant of the relevant filter. The resistive component is tuned by shorting selective resistors in the tunable resistive component. By tuning the RC time constant to the particular variances in capacitor and resistor components formed in the integrated circuit, the RC time constant of the tunable filter can be tuned to a desired absolute value within a tighter tolerance range than was previously available with conventional tuning circuits which provided tuning control based only on the variances of formed resistor elements.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于可调滤波器的高精度调谐电路，其基于形成的电容分量中的方差以及形成的电阻分量的方差来修正RC时间常数。 基于电容器和电阻器的调谐控制电路包括基于形成的电容器的调谐参考电流发生器和形成的基于电阻器的调谐电压基准发生器。 每个产生与另一个相比较的电压基准，以确定用于调谐形成相关滤波器的RC时间常数的电阻部分的可调谐电阻元件的控制信号。 电阻元件通过短路可调电阻元件中的选择电阻进行调谐。 通过将RC时间常数调整到集成电路中形成的电容器和电阻器组件的特定方差，可调谐滤波器的RC时间常数可以调整到比传统调谐电路以前可用的更严格的公差范围内的所需绝对值 其仅基于形成的电阻器元件的方差提供调谐控制。

公开(公告)号：US6163183A

公开(公告)日：2000-12-19

申请号：US356043

申请日：1999-07-16

Applicant: Kouros Azimi ,  Zhigang Ma ,  Dale H. Nelson ,  Brian J. Petryna ,  Oceager P. Yee

Inventor： Kouros Azimi ,  Zhigang Ma ,  Dale H. Nelson ,  Brian J. Petryna ,  Oceager P. Yee

IPC: G01R31/3167 ,  H03K17/22 ,  H03L7/00

CPC classification number: G01R31/3167 ,  H03K17/223

Abstract: A multifunction reset circuit including low power bandgap, a comparator, and an open drain buffer circuit--with the inclusion of four external components (three resistors and one capacitor) to provide undervoltage monitoring, power failure indicating, manual resetting and other reset control conditions to a single integrated circuit terminal, together with hysteresis tolerance.

Abstract translation: 包括低功率带隙，比较器和开漏缓冲电路的多功能复位电路 - 包括四个外部组件（三个电阻器和一个电容器），以提供欠压监控，停电指示，手动复位和其他复位控制条件 单个集成电路端子，以及滞后公差。

公开(公告)号：US08081011B2

公开(公告)日：2011-12-20

申请号：US12843139

申请日：2010-07-26

Applicant: Kouros Azimi ,  Mohammad S. Mobin ,  Gregory W. Sheets ,  Lane A. Smith

Inventor： Kouros Azimi ,  Mohammad S. Mobin ,  Gregory W. Sheets ,  Lane A. Smith

IPC: H03K17/16 ,  H03K19/003

CPC classification number: H02J1/00

Abstract: Disclosed is a circuit for adjusting a voltage supplied to an IC by a power supply circuit that produces a regulated-output voltage based on an output-control signal generated by a resistive voltage divider. The circuit includes a PVT detector configured to generate an interface control signal and an interface circuit (i) connected to PVT detector and to the resistive voltage divider and (ii) configured to adjust its resistance in response to the interface control signal. Adjusting the resistance of the interface circuit causes the voltage of the output-control signal to be adjusted, thus causing the power supply circuit to adjust the regulated output voltage.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于通过电源电路来调节提供给IC的电压的电路，该电源电路基于由电阻分压器产生的输出控制信号产生调节输出电压。 电路包括配置成产生接口控制信号的PVT检测器和连接到PVT检测器和电阻分压器的接口电路（i），以及（ii）被配置为响应于接口控制信号调整其电阻。 调整接口电路的电阻可以调节输出控制信号的电压，从而使电源电路调整稳压输出电压。