Decision feedback equalizer (‘DFE’) with a plurality of independently-controlled isolated power domains
US9184948B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 28, 2013 |
| Grant date | Nov 10, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 20, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L25/03146
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A Decision Feedback Equalizer (‘DFE’) that includes: a plurality of input signal lines comprising at least one data signal line and a plurality of power control signal lines; at least one output signal line; and a plurality of independently-controlled isolated power domains, where each independently-controlled isolated power domain is coupled to a corresponding one of the power control signal lines, each of the power control signal lines configured to transmit a power control signal to the independently-controlled isolated power domain dynamically, and each independently-controlled isolated power domain selectively consumes power in response to the power control signal, each independently-controlled isolated power domain configured to be dynamically powered up or powered down without impacting signal processing operations.
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