This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent and 1 published patent application. Top assignee: International Business Machines Corporation. Active years: 2026.
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Years Active: 2026
Title: Joshua M. Chica and an On-Chip Regulator Short Detector.
Introduction
Joshua M. Chica is an inventor associated with Rochester, Minnesota, and International Business Machines Corporation. His patent work addresses a circuit-protection challenge in integrated-circuit chips: detecting power-to-ground shorts at the output of on-chip voltage regulators.
Latest Patents
Chica is associated with 1 patent, titled “Integrated Circuit On-Chip Regulator Output Power-Ground Shorts Detector.” The disclosed system detects both initial power-ground shorts, including high-resistance shorts, and shorts that develop or worsen during use, such as those caused by a degrading voltage-regulator analog capacitor. It monitors for predefined voltage offsets and can issue warnings so corrective action, including repair or replacement, may be taken before a phase-locked loop circuit fails.
Career Highlights
The patent reflects work on improving the reliability of voltage regulation and monitoring in integrated-circuit chips. By identifying developing faults before they cause circuit failure, the detector is designed to support earlier intervention and more dependable operation.
Collaborations
The patent is associated with International Business Machines Corporation, connecting Chica’s disclosed invention with the company’s work in integrated-circuit technology.
Conclusion
Joshua M. Chica’s patent focuses on detecting regulator output power-ground shorts early, helping enable corrective action before those faults compromise integrated-circuit operation.
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