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Adaptive termination for optimum signal detection

US7102381B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 29, 2004
Grant dateSep 5, 2006
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Expiry dateSep 16, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L25/0292
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An integrated circuit includes a number of terminals to transfer signals. Each of the terminals has an adjustable termination impedance. The integrated circuit also includes a control circuit coupled to the terminals to adjust the value of the termination impedance of each of the terminals to improve signal detection at the terminals.

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