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Device and method for transferring data between devices

US7636803B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 28, 2006
Grant dateDec 22, 2009
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Expiry dateFeb 7, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F5/06
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A device and method for transferring data is disclosed that facilitates data transfers between devices having different clock domains. The data transfer from one device to another occurs through a First In First Out memory (FIFO). The relative number of FIFO access cycles to the FIFO is controlled to maintain a desired FIFO fullness. Setting the desired FIFO fullness to a desired value allows control of data transfer latency between devices.

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