Semiconductor Chip I/O Control Circuit Voltage-Based Bit Organization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current semiconductor chip packaging technologies face challenges in optimizing data input/output speed based on bit organization, particularly in multi-chip configurations where efficient voltage distribution and switching signals are needed to manage varying data groups effectively.
Innovation Solution
The semiconductor chip incorporates multiple voltage distribution circuits and input/output control circuits that generate switching signals based on operation voltages, allowing for controlled data input/output operations across different data groups, optimizing bit organization and reducing power consumption.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If multiple voltage distribution circuits and input/output control circuits are added to enable precise control of data operations across multiple data groups, then data input/output speed and efficiency are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The semiconductor chip divides data input/output circuits into multiple independent data groups (first data input/output group, second data input/output group, etc.), each with its own voltage distribution circuit and input/output control circuit. This segmentation allows parallel control of different data groups, enabling simultaneous data operations that improve overall input/output speed while maintaining manageable complexity through modular organization.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements dynamic control by generating different input voltages (first input voltage, second input voltage, etc.) based on operation voltage for different data groups. The input/output control circuits dynamically generate switching signals based on these voltages to control data operations. This dynamic voltage-based control enables flexible adaptation of bit organization (X8, X16, X32) and optimizes data input/output efficiency without requiring hardwired complex control logic.
2Productivity
If multiple voltage distribution circuits and input/output control circuits are added to enable precise control of data operations across multiple data groups, then data input/output efficiency is improved, but power consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies partial action by enabling only the necessary number of voltage distribution circuits and input/output control circuits based on the required bit organization. For example, when X8 bit organization is needed, only one data group needs to be active; when X16 is needed, two data groups are activated. This partial activation approach improves data input/output efficiency by enabling parallel operations when needed while reducing power consumption by keeping unnecessary circuits in standby mode rather than continuously operating all circuits.
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AI summary
A semiconductor chip includes a first input/output control circuit configured to generate a first input/output switching signal that controls a first data input/output operation on a first data input/output group according to a first input voltage generated based on an operation voltage, and a second input/output control circuit configured to generate a second input/output switching signal that controls a second data input/output operation on a second data input/output group according to a second input voltage generated based on the operation voltage.