Pulse or digital communications – Synchronizers – Feedback – receiver to transmitter
Reexamination Certificate
2008-05-20
2008-05-20
Ahn, Sam K. (Department: 2611)
Pulse or digital communications
Synchronizers
Feedback, receiver to transmitter
Reexamination Certificate
active
07376212
ABSTRACT:
A system for providing voltage isolation includes the first and second chips, each containing functional circuitry. The chips are interconnected via at least one RF isolation link that provides voltage isolation between the first chip and the second chip and limits common mode signals therebetween.
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Ahn Sam K.
Howison & Arnott , L.L.P.
Silicon Laboratories Inc.
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