Transceiver multiplexing over USB type-C interconnects
US9934176B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 24, 2014 |
| Grant date | Apr 3, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 9, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02D10/00
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for transceiver multiplexing over USB Type-C interconnects is described herein. The apparatus includes a processor, a memory, a USB Type-C connector, a first transmitter, a multiplexed transmitter, a multiplexed receiver, and an on-die inductor. The multiplexed transmitter, when disabled, enables the multiplexed receiver to be in communication over a channel with a second transmitter over the USB Type C connector. The multiplexed receiver, when disabled, enables the multiplexed transmitter to be in communication over the channel with a receiver over the USB Type-C connector. The on-die inductor is disposed in serial with the multiplexed transmitter, and disposed in parallel with the multiplexed receiver. The on-die inductor reduces: effective shunt capacitance and insertion loss between the multiplexed transmitter and the channel; effective shunt capacitance and insertion loss between the channel and the multiplexed receiver.
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