Coupling devices, system comprising a coupling device and method for use in a system comprising a coupling device
US8195857B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 18, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jun 5, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 18, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L12/403
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to coupling devices, a system comprising a coupling device and a method for use in a system comprising a coupling device.In accordance with an aspect of the invention, there is provided a coupling device for serial communication comprising a first slave having daisy chain capability and being configured to be coupled to and communicate with a first master, a second slave configured to be coupled to and communicate with a second master, and at least one buffer enabling data exchange between the first slave and the second slave, even if the first slave and the second slave are driven by different clocks.
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