Stuart John McCracken

Title: The Innovations of Stuart John McCracken

Introduction

Stuart John McCracken is an accomplished inventor based in Arlington, MA (US). He holds a total of 4 patents that showcase his expertise in semiconductor devices and data recovery systems. His contributions to the field have significantly advanced technology in various applications.

Latest Patents

One of his latest patents is titled "Multi-chip programming for phased array." This invention provides systems and methods for multi-chip programming for phased arrays. In certain embodiments, a semiconductor device includes one or more inputs configured to receive frame data, an internal memory configured to store the received frame data, and a shift register configured to receive the frame data and comprising a plurality of shift register bit positions. The device further includes a latch configured to store a command type, a first multiplexor configured to select at least one first bit from the shift register based on the command type and provide the at least one first bit to the latch, an output configured to output the frame data, and a second multiplexor configured to select at least one second bit from the shift register based on the command type and provide the at least one second bit to the output.

Another significant patent is for "Apparatus and methods for clock and data recovery." This invention provides apparatus and methods for clock and data recovery (CDR). In certain configurations, a first CDR circuit captures data and edge samples from a first input data stream received over a first lane. The data and edge samples are used to generate a master phase signal, which is used to control a phase of a first data sampling clock signal used for capturing the data samples. Additionally, the first CDR circuit generates a master phase error signal based on changes to the master phase signal over time and forwards the master phase error signal to at least a second CDR circuit. The second CDR circuit processes the master phase error signal to generate a slave phase signal used to control a phase of a second data sampling clock signal used for capturing data samples from a second input data stream received over a second lane.

Career Highlights

Stuart has worked with notable companies such as Analog Devices, Inc. and Analog Devices International Unlimited Company. His experience in these organizations has allowed him to refine his skills and contribute to significant technological advancements.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Stuart has collaborated with talented individuals, including Kimo Tam and