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Rapid rate adaptation in NBASE-T ethernet

US10999124B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 7, 2015
Grant dateMay 4, 2021
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Expiry dateSep 28, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L47/25
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for fast link recovery for an Ethernet link is disclosed. The method includes detecting a drop in link quality and performing a first fast retrain sequence, including determining and exchanging THP coefficients based on the drop in link quality. If the performed fast retrain fails to recover the link, a data rate associated with the link is reduced, and a second fast retrain sequence performed.

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