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Method and apparatus for communication using a distributed multiplexed bus

US6683474B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 29, 2002
Grant dateJan 27, 2004
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Expiry dateJan 29, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F13/4045
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus having a first and second bus is disclosed. In one embodiment, multiple units are coupled to the first and second buses. The units include a middle unit and two side units. Each side unit has a first bus output coupled to a first bus input of the middle unit. The middle unit has a second bus output coupled to a second bus input of each side unit.

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