Method and apparatus for providing multiple configuration reset modes for an intelligent bridge
US5859987A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 29, 1995 |
| Grant date | Jan 12, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 29, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F13/4027
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An integrated circuit for providing multiple configuration modes in a multi-funtion intelligent bridge that includes an integrated processor. A first circuit, coupled to a first external bus, for selectively generating retry cycles onto the first external bus in response to a retry signal is provided. A second circuit, coupled to a local processor, for selectively resetting a local processor that is integrated in the intelligent bridge in response to a reset signal is provided. The first and second circuit, in conjunction with the retry signal and the reset signal, selectively provides one of a multiple number of configuration reset modes for the multi-function intelligent bridge.
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