摘要:
A system and method for communicating over a single virtual channel. The method includes reserving a first group of credits of a credit pool for a first traffic class and a second group of credits of the credit pool for a second traffic class. In addition, a first and second respective groups of tags are reserved from a tag pool for the first and second traffic class. A packet may then be selected from a first buffer for transmission over the virtual channel. The packet may include a traffic indicator of the first traffic class operable to allow the packet to pass a packet of the second traffic class from a second buffer. The method further includes sending the packet over the virtual channel and adjusting the first group of credits and the first group of tags based on having sent a packet of the first traffic class.
摘要:
A method and apparatus facilitates and enhances the operation of the spanning tree protocol in bridged computer networks. An intermediate network device in accordance with the present invention includes an enhanced spanning tree engine that is configured to perform certain novel functions. First, the enhanced spanning tree engine is configured to identify and block ports at which messages are looped-back to the transmitting port, thereby avoiding the creation of network loops. In second aspect, the enhanced spanning tree engine rapidly transitions certain ports to a forwarding state to prevent associated applications from timing out and shutting down. Rather than moving the ports through blocking, listening and learning states before reaching the forwarding state, selected ports may be transitioned directly to the forwarding state.
摘要:
The invention relates to a dynamic conversion circuit for improving the transient response of a switching DC-DC converter, such as in a voltage regulator module (VRM). The dynamic conversion circuit may be applied to a single phase or multiphase interleaved VRM of either isolated or non-isolated design configurations, and enhances power transfer from the input to the output of the DC-DC converter and tightly regulates the output voltage during harsh load current transients.
摘要:
Methods and devices are provided for detecting whether peer ports interconnecting two network devices can perform a novel protocol called Exchange Peer Parameters (“EPP”). If the peer ports are so configured to perform EPP, EPP services are exchanged between the peer ports. In a first phase, information is exchanged about peer port configurations of interest. In a second phase, the results of the exchange of information are applied to hardware and/or software of the respective ports, as needed.
摘要:
A digital controller for a voltage regulator module (VRM) having single phase or multiphase power converters, and an optional dynamic conversion circuit, is disclosed. The digital controller improves the transient response of the VRM during harsh load current transients, and permits a substantial reduction in output capacitance of the VRM. When used with multiphase interleaved power converters, for a given load current requirement, the digital converter permits the number of interleaved phases of the VRM to be minimized. A VRM with the digital controller demonstrates low cost, high power density, high efficiency, and fast transient response.
摘要:
The invention relates to a dynamic conversion circuit for improving the transient response of a switching DC-DC converter, such as in a voltage regulator module (VRM). The dynamic conversion circuit may be applied to a single phase or multiphase interleaved VRM of either isolated or non-isolated design configurations, and enhances power transfer from the input to the output of the DC-DC converter and tightly regulates the output voltage during harsh load current transients.
摘要:
In order to load share non-configuration message traffic on more than one port of a non-root spanning tree protocol compliant switching node, upon receiving a spanning tree algorithm port-blocking message, the switching node assigns a port filter to each of its non-designated ports. The switching node then directs a spanning tree non-configuration message through a port that has a port filter which corresponds to the non-configuration message. The switching node may be implemented using any learning switch, or equivalent device, which complies with a spanning tree algorithm, has sufficient memory to store the port filters used, a means for applying the port filters to its non-designated ports, and a means for directing at least one spanning tree non-configuration message to a port having a port filter that corresponds to the non-configuration message. The switching node may be implemented on any spanning tree compliant network, such as a IEEE 802.1d network, as long as the network includes at least one other learning switch which is selected as the root switch for the network.
摘要:
An asymmetrical pulse width modulated resonant DC--DC converter exhibiting improved zero voltage switching characteristics is disclosed. The converter includes a chopper circuit to convert the DC input voltage to a high frequency AC voltage which, in turn, is fed to a high frequency transformer whose secondary AC is rectified and filtered to produce a stable DC output. A compensation network is placed between the input and the chopper circuit which provides zero voltage switching of the converter over a wide input voltage range.