摘要:
A multi-mode I/O circuit or cell (10) is provided for transmitting and receiving data between ICs, where each IC contains at least one of the I/O circuits. Each data link includes transmitter circuitry (12) and receiver circuitry (14). The transmitter circuitry sends data to a receiver circuitry in another IC, and the receiver circuitry receives data from a transmitter circuitry in another IC. The I/O circuit is constructed with CMOS-based transistors (e.g., CMOS or BiCMOS) that are selectively interconnected together by a plurality of switches to operate as two single-ended, current or voltage mode links, or as a single differential current or voltage mode link. In the preferred embodiment the transmitter circuitry sends data to the receiver circuitry in another IC over a first pair of adjacently disposed conductors, and the receiver circuitry receives data from the transmitter circuitry in another IC over a second pair of adjacently disposed conductors. The transmitter circuitry and the receiver circuitry are selectively configured by the plurality of switches for operating in a double single-ended voltage mode link mode, a double single-ended current mode link mode, a mode defined by a single differential voltage mode link with a single-ended input drive, a mode defined by a single differential voltage mode link with a differential input drive, a mode defined by a single differential current mode link with a single-ended input drive mode, and a mode defined by a single differential current mode link with a differential input drive. A common I/O circuit may also be provided, and programmed into either the transmitter or the receiver circuit configuration.
摘要:
[Problems] To realize a reliable and stable transfer of digital data that does not require a reference clock and a handshake operation. [Means for Solving the Problem] The present invention provides a digital data transfer method for alternately and periodically transferring first information and second information respectively in a first period and in a second period, wherein: an amount of information of the first information per unit time in the first period is greater than an amount of information of the second information per unit time in the second period; and the second information in the first period is transferred as pulse-width-modulated serial data.
摘要:
In some embodiments, a chip includes first and second nodes, a variable voltage source, and transmitter and control circuitry. The transmitter includes a driver coupled to the first and second nodes, and first and second resistive structures coupled between the first and second nodes, respectively, and the variable voltage source. The control circuitry selects an impedance level for the first and second resistive structures, and detect coupling of a remote receiver to the transmitter through interconnects and detect decoupling of the remote receiver from the transmitter. Other embodiments are described and claimed.
摘要:
In a Framed Packet Bus (FPB) serial bus, an improved protocol and circuit layout for communication between devices grounded in the same chassis or chip. The improved protocol eliminates the requirement that bits have DC balance in their HIGH and LOW voltage levels. Consequently, bus overhead is reduced over prior techniques. In one example, data capacity utilization was increased from 80% to 95% and bus overhead was reduced from 20% to 5%. As a result of increased capacity, more packets of data may be carried across the serial bus, and any leftover bits within the frame cycle and in subsequent cycles may carry error detection information or be utilized as a control for the bus. In one preferred embodiment, the FPB serial bus configuration consists of sixteen serial lines arranged in parallel.
摘要:
A method and apparatus for selectably providing single-ended and differential signaling with controllable impedance and transition time is provided. According to the method and apparatus, a differential signal can be transmitted over two wires or two single-ended signals can be transmitted over the two wires. According to the method and apparatus, termination may be selected among a single-reference termination, a center termination, or a high-impedance termination. Regardless of the type of termination selected, a capability for dynamic control of the termination impedance is provided. Moreover, an ability to change impedances of termination elements to maintain a desired termination impedance for both single-reference termination and center termination modes by shifting bits is provided. Also, a capability for dynamic control of transition times of signals is provided.
摘要:
Provided are an interface circuit and a signal clamping circuit using a level-down shifter. The interface circuit includes the level-down shifter between a first power circuit driven by a first power and a second power circuit driven by a second power. The level-down shifter converts an output of the first power circuit that has a voltage level of the first power into an output of a voltage level of the second power. The level-down shifter includes a first circuit unit, a second circuit unit, a third circuit unit, and a fourth circuit unit. The first circuit unit is driven by the first power and receives the output of the first power circuit. The second circuit unit is driven by the second power and receives the output of the first power circuit. The third circuit unit is driven by the second power and receives the output of the first power circuit. The fourth circuit unit is driven by the second power, receives an output of the third circuit unit, and is connected to an output of the second circuit unit.
摘要:
For a low voltage differential signalling technology to achieve more and faster processing, minimizing power consumption is important. A method of power management is provided whereby the transmitter circuitry is powered down at appropriate times and a minimum number of active links is maintained to maintain the integrity of the state of the logic in the receiver circuitry.
摘要:
In a method of transmitting multiple serial signals, parallel signals are converted into serial signals by a plural number of parallel-to-serial converters contained in a transmitter, serial signals are converted into parallel signals by a plural number of serial-to-parallel converters contained in a receiver, and multiple serial signals are transmitted between the transmitter and the receiver through a channel. In the method, for data transmission, said plural number of parallel-to-serial converters and said plural number of serial-to-parallel converters are connected in series, and the format of the serial signals on the channel, the format for the parallel-to-serial converters located preceding to the channel, and the format for the serial-to-parallel converters located succeeding to the channel are the same formats. In this case, these formats may be of the start-stop synchronization type.
摘要:
An interface unit having a digital hierarchy interface function for a communication device has parts disposed on a printed-wiring board in a Layout to maintain desired interface unit characteristics. The interface unit includes a plurality of parallel B/U converter blocks for converting bipolar signals in a plurality of channels into a plurality of unipolar signals, respectively, a plurality of parallel U/B converter blocks for converting unipolar signals in a plurality of channels into a plurality of bipolar signals, respectively, a connector disposed near the B/U converter blocks for connecting the B/U converter blocks to an external device, a shared processor LSI circuit connected to the B/U converter blocks and the U/B converter blocks and disposed near the U/B converter blocks, for interfacing the signals in the channels at a low speed, and a printed-wiring board supporting the B/U converter blocks, the U/B converter blocks, the connector, and the shared processor LSI circuit.
摘要:
A serial data transmission circuit for performing a data transmission in a serial form includes a data shift signal input terminal, a data latch signal input terminal, and an output selector, the output of which is connected to a serial data output terminal. A shift register is connected at its serial input to a serial data input terminal and at a part of its parallel outputs to the input of the selector. A barrel shifter is provided, connected at its input to the parallel outputs of the shift register. The circuit further includes a first data latch, the input of which is connected to the output of the barrel shifter, and a second data latch, the output of which is connected to the parallel inputs of the shift register. The output of the first data latch is connected to the input of the second data latch through an internal data bus. The serial data transmission circuit can output the serial data inputted in the state as inputted, in synchronization with the data shift signal, without an internal data transfer being effected by the selection of an appropriate parallel output from the shift register through the output selector and also by masking of the data latch signal.