Interface module with protection circuit and method of protectin

Details Interface module with protection circuit and method of protectin Interface module with protection circuit and method of protectin

1998-06-25

2000-12-26

Sheikh, Ayaz R.

Data processing: generic control systems or specific application

Specific application, apparatus or process

Product assembly or manufacturing

700110, 700 8, 700 62, 3072961, 327143, 361 91, 361 93, 361119, G06F 1300

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061673218

ABSTRACT:
An interface module for a communications system includes a processing device and a peripheral device which are interconnected through a communications bus. The interface module includes a transceiver interface and a protection circuit. The protection circuit is positioned between the transceiver interface and a port configured to receive a signal from a terminal of the communications bus. The protection circuit is further configured to automatically provide a protection voltage to the transceiver interface if a power supply for the transceiver interface is inactive. The protection voltage is derived from the signal received at the terminal.

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