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Method and system for a multi-phase net refresh on a bus bridge interconnect

US6751697B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 27, 2000
Grant dateJun 15, 2004
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Expiry dateMar 12, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L2101/604
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and system for a multi-phase net refresh on a bus bridge interconnect, the interconnect comprising a number of nodes, a bus bridge, and a number of buses, are described. In one embodiment, a primary bus is acquired by communicating with other bus bridges on the buses. A secondary bus is breached to acquire the secondary bus. In addition, the primary bus and the secondary bus are committed.

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