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Multi-processor data communication bus structure

US4417303A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 25, 1981
Grant dateNov 22, 1983
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Expiry dateFeb 25, 2001

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F13/364
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A bus structure for the interconnection between a data bus capable of transferring a plurality of words and a local bus which can carry only one word. This structure includes latches for storing the plurality of words for simultaneous transfer over the data bus or for sequential transfer over the local bus as required. Control logic operates to perform the necessary control over this interconnection to effect the required operation.

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