Methods and apparatus for signaling on a differential link

Details Methods and apparatus for signaling on a differential link Methods and apparatus for signaling on a differential link

2006-12-11

2009-02-24

Fan, Chieh M (Department: 2611)

Pulse or digital communications

Multilevel

C375S287000, C375S316000, C375S318000

Reexamination Certificate

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07496149

ABSTRACT:
Methods and apparatus are disclosed for transitioning a receiver from a first state to a second state using an in-band signal over a differential serial data link.

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