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Synchronization method of data interchange of a communication network, and corresponding circuit and architecture

US7848472B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 4, 2004
Grant dateDec 7, 2010
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Expiry dateFeb 15, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F13/42
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A semiconductor substrate integrated electronic circuit includes a transmitter block and a receiver block connected through a communication network (4). A data signal having a transmission period is generated on a first line that is received by the receiver block. A congestion signal is generated on a second line from the receiver block to the transmitter block when a congestion event of the receiver block occurs in order to interrupt the data signal transmission. A synchro signal is generated on a third line starting from the transmitter block, this synchro signal indicating to the receiver block that the data signal comprises a new datum. The congestion signal also interrupts the synchro signal transmission when a congestion event of the receiver block occurs.

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