Termination switching based on data rate
US7746098B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 10, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jun 29, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 10, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02D10/00
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments of the invention are generally related to systems comprising devices connected by a bus. A device in the system may include termination control logic capable of detecting changes in the system clock frequency. Upon detecting a clock frequency, the termination control logic may determine whether the clock frequency is greater than a threshold frequency. If so, the termination control logic may enable bus termination. However, if the new clock frequency is lower than the threshold frequency, bus termination may be disabled, thereby conserving power.
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