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Los Altos, CA, United States of America

Qi Lin

This inventor holds 21 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application and 1 EPO patent, primarily in Channel Equalization. Top assignee: Rambus Inc.. Active years: 2011-2022.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Qi Lin. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/qi-lin

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

USPTO Granted Patents = 21 

% Patents Active = 66.7


Average Co-Inventor Count = 5.2

ph-index = 6

Forward Citations = 174(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Mountain View, CA (US) (2011 - 2013)
  • Los Altos Hills, CA (US) (2013 - 2014)
  • Los Altos, CA (US) (2013 - 2022)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal21 out of 2,954 
 
Rambus Inc.
 patents

Years Active: 2011-2022

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Areas of Expertise:
Channel Equalization
Receiver Design
Clock Recovery
Adaptive Timing
Threshold Voltage
Asymmetric Distribution
Multi-Chip Systems
Signaling Techniques
Differential-Mode
Common-Mode Signals
Atomic-Operation Coalescing
21 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 11539556 - Methods and circuits for asymmetric distribution of channel equalization between devices (2022-12-27),
2. 11115247 - Methods and circuits for asymmetric distribution of channel equalization between devices (2021-09-07),
3. 11063791 - Receiver with clock recovery circuit and adaptive sample and equalizer timing (2021-07-13),
4. 10686632 - Methods and circuits for asymmetric distribution of channel equalization between devices (2020-06-16),
5. 10536304 - Receiver with clock recovery circuit and adaptive sample and equalizer timing (2020-01-14),
6. 10404236 - Receiver with time-varying threshold voltage (2019-09-03),
7. 10135647 - Methods and circuits for asymmetric distribution of channel equalization between devices (2018-11-20),
8. 10135427 - Receiver with time-varying threshold voltage (2018-11-20),
9. 9900189 - Methods and circuits for asymmetric distribution of channel equalization between devices (2018-02-20),
10. 9843309 - Receiver with time-varying threshold voltage (2017-12-12),
11. 9455825 - Receiver with clock recovery circuit and adaptive sample and equalizer timing (2016-09-27),
12. 9425997 - Methods and circuits for asymmetric distribution of channel equalization between devices (2016-08-23),
13. 9178688 - Receiver with clock recovery circuit and adaptive sample and equalizer timing (2015-11-03),
14. 9077575 - Methods and circuits for asymmetric distribution of channel equalization between devices (2015-07-07),
15. 8838900 - Atomic-operation coalescing technique in multi-chip systems (2014-09-16),

Title: Qi Lin - Innovator in High-Speed Communication Technologies

Introduction

Qi Lin is an accomplished inventor based in Los Altos, California, known for his significant contributions in the realm of integrated circuit technologies. With a total of 21 patents to his name, Lin has dedicated his career to innovating methods that enhance the performance of communication systems.

Latest Patents

Among his latest inventions is a patent titled "Methods and circuits for asymmetric distribution of channel equalization between devices." This transceiver architecture facilitates high-speed communication over a signal lane connecting high-performance integrated circuits (ICs) with lower-performance ICs. The design cleverly compensates for the performance disparities present in ICs engaged in bidirectional communication. By employing complex transmit and receive equalization circuitry on the higher-performance side, the architecture allows for adaptive updates to equalization filter coefficients, based on the receiver's signal response in the higher-performance IC.

Career Highlights

Qi Lin's tenure at Rambus Inc. is marked by his relentless pursuit of innovative solutions that push the boundaries of integrated circuit applications. His extensive patent portfolio showcases his ability to blend theoretical knowledge with practical applications, enhancing the capabilities and efficiencies of modern communication systems.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Lin has had the privilege of collaborating with talented professionals such as Brian S Leibowitz and Jared L Zerbe. These collaborations have not only enriched his work but also fostered an environment of teamwork which is crucial in the patents and inventions landscape.

Conclusion

In summary, Qi Lin's work exemplifies the spirit of innovation in high-speed communication technologies. His developments in channel equalization and integrated circuits signify a noteworthy contribution to the field, marking him as an influential inventor whose work continues to impact the industry significantly.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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