Method and apparatus for driving a strobe signal

Details Method and apparatus for driving a strobe signal Method and apparatus for driving a strobe signal

1997-12-22

2000-07-18

Palys, Joseph E.

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: support

Clock control of data processing system, component, or data...

709201, 712 25, 710129, G06F 104

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ABSTRACT:
A method and strobe circuit are provided for maintaining a strobe signal at a valid voltage level. The method includes driving the strobe signal at the valid voltage level using a first strobe driver, pre-driving the strobe signal at the valid voltage level using a second strobe driver while the first strobe driver is driving, and terminating the driving of the first strobe driver. The strobe circuit includes a strobe line, a first strobe driver having a first enable input for enabling the first strobe driver and adapted to drive the strobe line with a first strobe signal, and a second strobe driver having a second enable input for enabling the second strobe driver and adapted to drive the strobe line with a second strobe signal. A first strobe controller is coupled to the second enable input and adapted to enable the second strobe driver to pre-drive the second strobe signal while the first strobe driver is enabled, wherein the first and second strobe signals are at equal logic levels.

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