Abstract: Synchronization management is provided for a continuous serial data streaming application wherein the serial data stream includes a plurality of consecutive, identical-length segments of consecutive serial data bits. Synchronization management bits are provided in each segment. The synchronization management bits are programmed such that the synchronization management bits contained in first and second adjacent segments of the serial data stream will bear a predetermined relationship to one another. At the receiving end, the synchronization management bits are examined from segment to segment. In this manner, synchronization can be monitored, synchronization loss can be detected, and synchronization recovery can be achieved.

Abstract: Differential signal transmission circuitry in which multiple differential signal transmission circuits are coupled in a stacked relationship between the power supply electrodes to minimize power dissipation by reusing the signal currents among the channels.

Abstract: A method for dynamically selecting a clock edge for recovering read data received from a slave at a master is provided that includes determining whether an internal clock signal is high when a first bit of read data is received at the master. One of a falling edge and a rising edge of the internal clock signal are selected for recovering the read data based on the determination of whether the internal clock signal is high when the first bit of read data is received at the master.

Abstract: A system includes a memory operable to store scrambled data at a plurality of memory locations. The system also includes an empty detector operable to determine whether a specified memory location is empty using contents of the specified memory location. The contents of the specified memory location are not descrambled for use by the empty detector in determining whether the specified memory location is empty.

Abstract: Differential signal transmission circuitry in which multiple differential signal transmission circuits are coupled in a stacked relationship between the power supply electrodes to minimize power dissipation by reusing the signal currents among the channels.

Abstract: A system includes a memory operable to store scrambled data at a plurality of memory locations. The system also includes an empty detector operable to determine whether a specified memory location is empty using contents of the specified memory location. The contents of the specified memory location are not descrambled for use by the empty detector in determining whether the specified memory location is empty.

Abstract: A method includes storing data in one of a plurality of memory slots in a queue. Each memory slot is associated with a plurality of flags. The method also includes toggling a first of the flags associated with the slot. The method further includes retrieving the data from the memory slot. In addition, the method includes toggling a second of the flags associated with the slot.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for dynamically assigning and enabling a unique functional address for a Universal Serial Bus device. A host assigns the unique functional address during a control transaction. The Universal Serial Bus device disables the default address and enables the unique functional address during a status stage of the control transaction to avoid an error window.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for dynamically assigning and enabling a unique functional address for a Universal Serial Bus device. A host assigns the unique functional address during a control transaction. The Universal Serial Bus device disables the default address and enables the unique functional address during a status stage of the control transaction to avoid an error window.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for dynamically assigning and enabling a unique functional address for a Universal Serial Bus device. A host assigns the unique functional address during a control transaction. The Universal Serial Bus device disables the default address and enables the unique functional address during a status stage of the control transaction to avoid an error window.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for performing a control transfer on a Universal Serial Bus (USB) device. A USB device includes a memory space for reading and writing data transmitted over a USB network. The memory space is shared between a plurality of endpoints. A host initiates a control transfer by transmitting a SETUP token to a first endpoint. The endpoint must accept the SETUP token. If the first endpoint does not expect the SETUP token, or if another endpoint is active, the device stores the token until a buffer is allocated and the first endpoint is made active.