Multi-function, multi-protocol FIFO for high-speed communication
US9736086B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 29, 2011 |
| Grant date | Aug 15, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 12, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L47/6245
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods are disclosed for buffering data using a multi-function, multi-protocol first-in-first-out (FIFO) circuit. For example, a data buffering apparatus is provided that includes a mode selection input and a FIFO circuit that is operative to buffer a data signal between a FIFO circuit input and a FIFO circuit output, wherein the FIFO circuit is configured in an operating mode responsive to the mode selection signal.
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