Automatic initialization and tuning across a high speed, plesiochronous, parallel link
US6493320B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 12, 1999 |
| Grant date | Dec 10, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 12, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04B17/0085
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus automatically initialize and tune a link in a network system. The link couples one router to another router and may be implemented as a high speed, plesiochronous, parallel link. The apparatus includes a first link control unit coupled to a first end of the link and a second link control unit coupled to a second end of the link. The second link control unit is capable of communicating with the first link control unit to achieve automatic adjustment of the operating parameters of the link to maximize signal propagation across and minimize the power consumption of the link. The method of initializing and tuning across a high speed link in a network is also disclosed.
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