Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2007-2010
Title: Innovations of Shivakumar Swaminathan
Introduction
Shivakumar Swaminathan is a notable inventor based in Morrisville, NC (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of technology, particularly in the area of floating-point units and built-in self-testing for high-performance circuits. With a total of 3 patents, his work has had a considerable impact on the industry.
Latest Patents
One of his latest patents is titled "Method and apparatus for performing alignment shifting in a floating-point unit." This invention discloses an apparatus that includes a shift amount calculator, a set of first-level shifters, and a set of second-level shifters. The shift amount calculator generates one shift amount under a double-precision mode and two shift amounts under a single-precision mode. The first-level shifters can concurrently receive two double-precision mantissas or two single-precision mantissas, performing small shifts according to the calculated amounts. The second-level shifters then perform large shifts to generate the final floating-point results.
Another significant patent is the "Method and apparatus to disable compaction of test responses in deterministic test-set embedding-based BIST." This invention provides a method and system for built-in self-testing, which generates and applies a test pattern to a circuit under test. A logic structure communicates with the circuit and a memory device to generate a plurality of test seeds, ensuring effective testing of high-performance circuits.
Career Highlights
Shivakumar Swaminathan is currently employed at International Business Machines Corporation (IBM), where he continues to innovate and contribute to advancements in technology. His work at IBM has allowed him to explore various aspects of circuit design and testing methodologies.
Collaborations
Throughout his career, Shivakumar has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Sherman Matthew Dance and Jeffrey Richard Summers. These collaborations have further enriched his work and contributed to the development of innovative solutions in the field.
Conclusion
Shivakumar Swaminathan's contributions to technology through his patents and work at IBM highlight his role as a significant inventor in the industry. His innovative approaches to floating-point units and built-in self-testing continue to influence advancements in high-performance circuits.