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Power management system for bridge circuit

US7197578B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 28, 2002
Grant dateMar 27, 2007
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Expiry dateMay 11, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02D30/50
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A power control signal controls a low-power mode, a USB connection, and an asynchronous reset function for a bridge circuit. Another power control signal controls both a high power mode and a low power mode for an attached device. The two power control signals reduce the number of pins required on the bridge circuit for controlling its own power related operations and power related operations of the attached device.

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