Driver circuit

Abstract: A method for making a laser driver circuit for burst mode is described. The method includes the following steps: First, a continuous mode laser driver circuit is selected, the chip having a temperature compensation output, a bias current setting input, and a reference current setting input. Next, the temperature compensation signal is converted to a reference current setting signal via a first bias adjustment circuit, and the reference current setting signal is input to the reference current setting input. Then, the bias current setting input is connected to ground via a second bias adjustment circuit. The reference current setting signal automatically adjusts the high level and the low level of the eye diagram of the laser according to the environmental temperature, so that the high level and the low level are kept stable to reduce the bit error rate in transmission.

Abstract: To prevent a point defect and a line defect in forming a light-emitting device, thereby improving the yield. A light-emitting element and a driver circuit of the light-emitting element, which are provided over different substrates, are electrically connected. That is, a light-emitting element and a driver circuit of the light-emitting element are formed over different substrates first, and then electrically connected. By providing a light-emitting element and a driver circuit of the light-emitting element over different substrates, the step of forming the light-emitting element and the step of forming the driver circuit of the light-emitting element can be performed separately. Therefore, degrees of freedom of each step can be increased, and the process can be flexibly changed. Further, steps (irregularities) on the surface for forming the light-emitting element can be reduced than in the conventional technique.

Abstract: A LED driver circuit is disclosed that has the ability to drive a single series string of power LEDs. The LED driver circuit uses a single stage power converter to convert from a universal AC input to a regulated DC current. This single stage power converter current is controlled by a power factor correction unit. Furthermore, the LED driver circuit contains a galvanic isolation barrier that isolates an input, or primary, section from an output, or secondary, section. The LED driver circuit can also include a dimming function, a red, green, blue output function, and a control signal that indicates the LED current and is sent from the secondary to the primary side of the galvanic barrier.

Abstract: A nonvolatile memory array is provided. The array includes an array of nonvolatile memory devices, at least one driver circuit, and a substrate. The at least one driver circuit is not located in a bulk monocrystalline silicon substrate. The at least one driver circuit may be located in a silicon on insulator substrate or in a compound semiconductor substrate.

Abstract: A motor driving method for driving a direct-current (DC) motor, designed for avoiding a reverse current induced by the Back Electromotive Force (BEMF), includes providing a driver circuit for driving the DC motor; comparing a signal level of a terminal of the DC motor and a predetermined voltage value to produce a comparing result; and controlling a specific lower gate switch to avoid the occurrence of a reverse current of the DC motor according to the comparing result.