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USB hub device with multi-mode physical layer and method thereof

US12007923B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 3, 2022
Grant dateJun 11, 2024
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Expiry dateOct 7, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02D10/00
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A universal serial bus (USB) hub with a multi-mode transmission physical layer and method thereof are provided. The hub includes a control unit and a hub controller. The hub controller is electrically connected to an upstream connection port, downstream port and the control unit for controlling a plurality of transmission modes of a differential signal to mitigate an issue of signal decay by the multi-mode transmission physical layer.

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