Network device configuration based on slave device type
US11709787B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 9, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jul 25, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 9, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2213/0016
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Apparatuses for controlling data transaction between master and slave devices are described. A master port connected to a master device can include a voltage regulator, a bridging circuit connected to a network element, and a redriver circuit. In response to a data transaction corresponding to a first type of data transaction, the master port can activate the voltage regulator and deactivate the redriver circuit to support a first operation mode causing the master device to perform the data transaction with a slave device via the network element. In response to the data transaction corresponding to a second type of data transaction, the master port can deactivate the voltage regulator and activate the redriver circuit to support a second operation mode causing the master port to disconnect from a slave port connected to the slave device and the data transaction is fulfilled by a circuit connected to the slave device.
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