System and method for detecting clock failure are disclosed. The system includes a pulse train generator, a delay circuit, and a failure detection circuit. The pulse train generator receives an input clock and generates a pulse train including a plurality of pulses aligned with a set of rising edges and a set of falling edges of the input clock. The delay circuit delays the input clock by a first time-interval to generate a first delayed clock. The failure detection circuit receives the pulse train and the first delayed clock from the pulse train generator and the delay circuit, respectively, and generates a clock detection signal that transitions from a first logic state to a second logic state based on a failure in the input clock.

A gate driver includes a drive signal input terminal, a drive signal output terminal, a gate drive circuit, and a serial communication interface. The drive signal input terminal is configured to receive a gate drive signal. The gate drive circuit is coupled to the drive signal input terminal and the drive signal output terminal. The gate drive circuit is configured to provide the gate drive signal to the drive signal output terminal. The serial communication interface is coupled to the drive signal input terminal.

A gate driver includes a drive signal input terminal, a drive signal output terminal, a gate drive circuit, and a serial communication interface. The drive signal input terminal is configured to receive a gate drive signal. The gate drive circuit is coupled to the drive signal input terminal and the drive signal output terminal. The gate drive circuit is configured to provide the gate drive signal to the drive signal output terminal. The serial communication interface is coupled to the drive signal input terminal.

A method for preparing photoactive perovskite materials. The method comprises the step of preparing a germanium halide precursor ink. Preparing a germanium halide precursor ink comprises the steps of: introducing a germanium halide into a vessel, introducing a first solvent to the vessel, and contacting the germanium halide with the first solvent to dissolve the germanium halide. The method further comprises depositing the germanium halide precursor ink onto a substrate, drying the germanium halide precursor ink to form a thin film, annealing the thin film, and rinsing the thin film with a second solvent and a salt.

A method for preparing photoactive perovskite materials. The method comprises the step of preparing a germanium halide precursor ink. Preparing a germanium halide precursor ink comprises the steps of: introducing a germanium halide into a vessel, introducing a first solvent to the vessel, and contacting the germanium halide with the first solvent to dissolve the germanium halide. The method further comprises depositing the germanium halide precursor ink onto a substrate, drying the germanium halide precursor ink to form a thin film, annealing the thin film, and rinsing the thin film with a second solvent and a salt.

A time detection circuit and a time detection method are provided. The time detection circuit includes an input signal processor and a time signal amplifier. The input signal processor receives a first input signal and a second input signal, calculates a time difference value between the first input signal and the second input signal, adjusts the time difference value by comparing the time difference value with a set reference value, and provides the adjusted time difference value. The time signal amplifier receives the adjusted time difference value, and amplifies the adjusted time difference value to generate an amplified time signal. The time signal amplifier operates in a linear operation region between a first time value and a second time value, and the set reference value is set according to the first time value and the second time value.

A time detection circuit and a time detection method are provided. The time detection circuit includes an input signal processor and a time signal amplifier. The input signal processor receives a first input signal and a second input signal, calculates a time difference value between the first input signal and the second input signal, adjusts the time difference value by comparing the time difference value with a set reference value, and provides the adjusted time difference value. The time signal amplifier receives the adjusted time difference value, and amplifies the adjusted time difference value to generate an amplified time signal. The time signal amplifier operates in a linear operation region between a first time value and a second time value, and the set reference value is set according to the first time value and the second time value.

A multi-lane transmitter and method of detecting a sync loss are provided. The method includes generating a high-speed clock signal and a sync reset signal synchronized to the high-speed clock signal. A sync loss pulse is generated based on the high-speed clock signal, and the sync loss pulse is provided to each of plural serializer circuits. Each serializer circuit generates a sampled sync loss signal by sampling the sync loss pulse in accordance with a parallel clock signal, and a Boolean value is assigned to the sampled sync loss signal and output. A logic block detects a sync loss when the sampled sync loss signal of any serializer circuit is out of sync from the sync loss pulse based on the Boolean value.

A circuit detects a digital pattern with a first counter having an input receiving a digital pattern, and an output providing an output signal after detecting a first number of pulses during a first time period. A latch has an input coupled to the output of the first counter for latching the output signal of the first counter. A second counter has an input receiving the digital pattern, and an output providing an output signal after detecting a second number of pulses during a second time period. A logic gate has a first input coupled the output of the first counter, and a second input coupled to the output of the second counter, and an output coupled to the input of the latch. An amplitude detection circuit has an input coupled for receiving the digital pattern and an output coupled to the input of the first counter.

A circuit detects a digital pattern with a first counter having an input receiving a digital pattern, and an output providing an output signal after detecting a first number of pulses during a first time period. A latch has an input coupled to the output of the first counter for latching the output signal of the first counter. A second counter has an input receiving the digital pattern, and an output providing an output signal after detecting a second number of pulses during a second time period. A logic gate has a first input coupled the output of the first counter, and a second input coupled to the output of the second counter, and an output coupled to the input of the latch. An amplitude detection circuit has an input coupled for receiving the digital pattern and an output coupled to the input of the first counter.