Multiplex communications – Communication techniques for information carried in plural... – Combining or distributing information via time channels
Reexamination Certificate
2007-09-28
2010-06-08
Phunkulh, Bob A (Department: 2477)
Multiplex communications
Communication techniques for information carried in plural...
Combining or distributing information via time channels
C710S300000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07733920
ABSTRACT:
A high-speed serial ATA physical layer includes a serial ATA control circuit. A serial ATA multiplexer outputs one of a plurality of serial ATA signals that is selected by the serial ATA control circuit. A serial ATA analog front end provides a first gain and pre-emphasis to the selected one of the plurality of serial ATA signals. The pre-emphasis alters a transmission characteristic of the selected one of the plurality of serial ATA signals.
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Hu Timothy
Wu Lei
Marvell International Ltd.
Phunkulh Bob A
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