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Methods and systems for clocking a physical layer interface

US9948310B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 3, 2016
Grant dateApr 17, 2018
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Expiry dateDec 13, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02D10/00
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for clocking a physical layer (“PHY”) and a controller of a computing device, comprises the steps of: generating a reference clock signal; synchronizing a plurality of clock signals as a function of the reference clock signal; and clocking the controller and the PHY using the plurality of synchronized clock signals.

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