Synchronization of multiple signal converters by transmitting signal conversion data and receiving unique correction values for the respective counters through the same data interface pins
US8892933B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 23, 2012 |
| Grant date | Nov 18, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 23, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03M1/12
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention may provide a system including a controller and a plurality of integrated circuits. The controller may control synchronization operations of the system, the controller may include a master timing counter and a controller data interface. Each integrated circuit may include a timing counter and an IC data interface. Further, each integrated circuit may synchronize its respective timing counter based on synchronization command received from the controller via the data interfaces. Hence, the system may provide synchronization between the controller and the integrated circuits without an extraneous designated pin(s) for a designated common time-based signal.
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