Techniques for facilitating conversion between asynchronous and synchronous domains
US6961863B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 25, 2002 |
| Grant date | Nov 1, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 6, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F13/4059
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An interface for use between an asynchronous domain and a synchronous domain is described. The asynchronous domain is characterized by transmission of data in accordance with a delay-insensitive handshake protocol. The synchronous domain is characterized by transmission of data in accordance with transitions of a clock signal. The interface includes a datapath operable to transfer a data token between the domains. The interface also includes control circuitry operable to enable transfer of the data token via the datapath in response to a transition of the clock signal and at least one completion of the handshake protocol.
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