This inventor holds 2 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Texas Instruments Corporation. Active years: 1976.
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Years Active: 1976
Title: Tom F Cheek, Jr: Innovator in Analog Memory Technology
Introduction
Tom F Cheek, Jr. is a notable inventor based in Dallas, TX (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of analog memory technology, holding a total of 2 patents. His work has been instrumental in advancing the capabilities of charge-coupled devices (CCDs) and their applications in various electronic systems.
Latest Patents
One of his latest patents is for a Dual serial-parallel-serial analog memory. This invention involves a CCD shift register that features a serial input channel and a serial output channel interconnected by multiple parallel channels formed in a semiconductor body. The design includes separate arrays of multi-electrode sets of phase electrodes overlying the input, parallel, and output channels. A summing gate electrode, which is common to all parallel channels, is positioned adjacent to the output channel. Control means actuate the gate to transfer charge packets from each parallel channel into the output channel, effectively clocking the charge packets to the output. Additionally, two such shift registers are provided with means to inject time samples of an input signal alternately to the two shift registers and to multiplex the outputs therefrom.
Another significant patent by Tom F Cheek, Jr. is a Charge coupled device multiplexer. This invention features a CCD analog multiplexer characterized by an array of sets of phase electrodes. A plurality of charge packet injection input channels lead to an electrode in each of the preselected sets in the array. A transfer gate, which is common to all input channels, admits charge packets to the array. A clock applies shift voltages to the array to move the charge packets to the multiplexer output, where detector means respond to the charge packets appearing at the output.
Career Highlights
Tom F Cheek, Jr. has had a distinguished career at Texas Instruments Corporation, where he has been able to apply his innovative ideas and technical expertise. His work has contributed to the development of advanced electronic components that are widely used in various applications.
Collaborations
Throughout his career, Tom has collaborated with several talented individuals, including his coworker James B Barton. Their combined efforts have led to significant advancements in the field of analog memory technology.
Conclusion
Tom F Cheek, Jr. is a prominent inventor whose work in analog memory technology has paved the way for
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