Methods and apparatus for multi-lane mapping, link training and lower power modes for a high speed bus interface

    公开(公告)号:US11258947B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-02-22

    申请号:US16730859

    申请日:2019-12-30

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for link training and low power operation. A multi-lane high speed bus is optimized for transferring audio/visual (A/V) data at slower rates. In one embodiment, the high speed bus is configured to use a packet format structure that allows for more fluid data delivery times, thereby allowing the high speed bus to deliver A/V data at times selected to reduce power consumption. In another embodiment, the high speed bus is configured to cache link initialization data for subsequent link re-initialization before entering a low power state. Thereafter, when the link exits the low power state, the high speed bus can skip certain portions of link initialization. Still a third embodiment of the present disclosure is directed to exemplary modifications to existing high speed bus link training and low power operation, consistent with the aforementioned principles. Variants of a Universal Serial Bus implementation are provided for illustration.

    Methods and apparatus for multi-lane mapping, link training and lower power modes for a high speed bus interface

    公开(公告)号:US10523867B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-12-31

    申请号:US15620595

    申请日:2017-06-12

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for link training and low power operation. A multi-lane high speed bus is optimized for transferring audio/visual (A/V) data at slower rates. In one embodiment, the high speed bus is configured to use a packet format structure that allows for more fluid data delivery times, thereby allowing the high speed bus to deliver A/V data at times selected to reduce power consumption. In another embodiment, the high speed bus is configured to cache link initialization data for subsequent link re-initialization before entering a low power state. Thereafter, when the link exits the low power state, the high speed bus can skip certain portions of link initialization. Still a third embodiment of the present disclosure is directed to exemplary modifications to existing high speed bus link training and low power operation, consistent with the aforementioned principles. Variants of a Universal Serial Bus implementation are provided for illustration.

    METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR MULTI-LANE MAPPING, LINK TRAINING AND LOWER POWER MODES FOR A HIGH SPEED BUS INTERFACE

    公开(公告)号:US20200213516A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-07-02

    申请号:US16730859

    申请日:2019-12-30

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for link training and low power operation. A multi-lane high speed bus is optimized for transferring audio/visual (A/V) data at slower rates. In one embodiment, the high speed bus is configured to use a packet format structure that allows for more fluid data delivery times, thereby allowing the high speed bus to deliver A/V data at times selected to reduce power consumption. In another embodiment, the high speed bus is configured to cache link initialization data for subsequent link re-initialization before entering a low power state. Thereafter, when the link exits the low power state, the high speed bus can skip certain portions of link initialization. Still a third embodiment of the present disclosure is directed to exemplary modifications to existing high speed bus link training and low power operation, consistent with the aforementioned principles. Variants of a Universal Serial Bus implementation are provided for illustration.

    METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR MULTI-LANE MAPPING, LINK TRAINING AND LOWER POWER MODES FOR A HIGH SPEED BUS INTERFACE

    公开(公告)号:US20170359513A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-12-14

    申请号:US15620595

    申请日:2017-06-12

    Applicant: APPLE INC.

    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for link training and low power operation. A multi-lane high speed bus is optimized for transferring audio/visual (A/V) data at slower rates. In one embodiment, the high speed bus is configured to use a packet format structure that allows for more fluid data delivery times, thereby allowing the high speed bus to deliver A/V data at times selected to reduce power consumption. In another embodiment, the high speed bus is configured to cache link initialization data for subsequent link re-initialization before entering a low power state. Thereafter, when the link exits the low power state, the high speed bus can skip certain portions of link initialization. Still a third embodiment of the present disclosure is directed to exemplary modifications to existing high speed bus link training and low power operation, consistent with the aforementioned principles. Variants of a Universal Serial Bus implementation are provided for illustration.

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