Low overhead serial interface
US7463266B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 7, 2005 |
| Grant date | Dec 9, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 27, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F13/4291
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An interface for an integrated circuit chip is provided. The interface includes a first port configured to receive a command signal indicating whether command information or data is being transferred to the integrated circuit chip. The interface further includes a second port configured to receive the command information and the data. Coded data detection logic configured to detect a transition of the command signal indicating that the command information and the data are coded is provided. The transition of the command signal occurs subsequent to a first clock cycle indicating a type of access to the integrated circuit. A method for reducing overhead for a serial interface when receiving or transmitting data is also included.
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