Dynamically modulating link width
US8046488B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 21, 2004 |
| Grant date | Oct 25, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 26, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02D10/00
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods of managing a link provide for receiving a remote width capability during a link initialization, the remote width capability corresponding to a remote port. A link between a local port and the remote port is operated at a plurality of link widths in accordance with the remote width capability.
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