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Method of link word synchronization

US7570724B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 14, 1999
Grant dateAug 4, 2009
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Expiry dateOct 14, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L25/14
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for word synchronization can be applied to asynchronous devices including SERDES devices connected across serial lines. A state transition methodology characterizes the state of the device based on control characters received consistently across the serial lines and channels the system to a state of word synchronization. Loss of synchronization and transmission errors lead to a re-establishment of synchronization.

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