Multi-rate backplane transceiver
US8130786B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 30, 2008 |
| Grant date | Mar 6, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 3, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L49/90
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus is disclosed that includes first transceiver circuitry adapted for transmitting and receiving Ethernet data over a network using a first Ethernet communication protocol at a first data rate, second transceiver circuitry adapted for transmitting and receiving Ethernet data over a network using a second Ethernet communication protocol at a second data rate; and third transceiver circuitry adapted for transmitting and receiving Ethernet data over a network using a third Ethernet communication protocol at a third data rate.
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