Method and apparatus for transporting and aligning data across multiple serial data streams
US6792003B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 12, 1999 |
| Grant date | Sep 14, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 12, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L2007/045
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for transporting and aligning data across a set of serial data streams. The method includes creating a predetermined number of data streams from a first data stream. The first data stream has a first predetermined bit width and each data stream of the predetermined number of data streams has a second predetermined bit width smaller than the first predetermined bit width. In addition, the method includes inserting an alignment pattern in each of the predetermined number of smaller data streams. The predetermined number of smaller data streams are combinable into a data stream having the first predetermined bit width based on the alignment pattern. The method also includes preparing the predetermined number of smaller data streams for transmission. An apparatus for performing the method is also disclosed.
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