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Backward-compatible parallel DDR bus for use in host-daughtercard interface

US7181551B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 17, 2003
Grant dateFeb 20, 2007
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Expiry dateNov 2, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F13/4234
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A host-daughtercard interface is pin compatible with a legacy interface but redefines a subset of pins to implement a high-bandwidth double data-rate (DDR) bus. By inspecting a cookie on the daughtercard, the host platform determines whether the daughtercard supports the DDR bus or the legacy interface, and then configures the subset of pins to implement the legacy interface or the DDR bus.

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