Shared transmit buffer for network processor and methods for using same
US7330479B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 25, 2003 |
| Grant date | Feb 12, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 15, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L49/254
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In a first aspect, a first method is provided for controlling the flow of data between a first and second clock domain. The first method includes the steps of (1) selecting one of a plurality of ports included in a physical layer interface in the second clock domain to which to send data; and (2) transmitting data from a transmit buffer in the first clock domain to the selected port in the physical layer interface in the second clock domain. Numerous other aspects are provided.
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