Transmit driver architecture
US11139842B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 5, 2020 |
| Grant date | Oct 5, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 5, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L27/04
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and related apparatus for outputting an analog signal are disclosed. A plurality of transmit levels corresponding to respective predetermined equalization levels is provided. A stream of digital signals carrying data is provided. A transmit level from among the plurality of transmit levels based on the digital signals carrying data is selected. The selected transmit level is received, the selected transmit level is converted to an analog signal of the selected transmit level, and the analog signal of the selected transmit level is output over a signal interface.
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