Flexible on-chip datapath interface for facilitating communication between first and second interfaces with different interface properties
US7844761B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 10, 2006 |
| Grant date | Nov 30, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 14, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F15/7867
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and apparatus are provided for allowing flexible on-chip datapath interfaces on a device. Datapath connections allow data streamlining without any knowledge of channels or packet boundaries. Flexible and modular interface adapters are used to allow component designers to efficiently provide interoperable components without having to adhere to a strict datapath interface specification. Interface adapters from an adapter library are instantiated and configured automatically when two components are connected.
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