Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for connecting a manufacturing test interface to a global serial bus, such as an inter integrated circuit (I2C) bus. Input/output buffer logic buffers data to be transferred to and from the global serial bus. A slave interface logic connected to the input/output buffer logic receives and sends data to the input/output buffer logic. A slave controller coupled to the input/output buffer logic and the slave interface logic paces data exchange to the input/output buffer logic. Error detection logic is coupled between the input/output buffer and the global serial bus for detecting error conditions.

Abstract: A data processing system, integrated circuit device, program product, and method thereof utilize a service interface to provide external access to a plurality of cores integrated into an integrated circuit device. The service interface, which may be utilized to perform external data transfer through a service access port in connection with a predetermined service operation, is separate from any function interface that is utilized during regular operation of the device. The service interface includes a plurality of core interface units integrated with selected cores on the device and coupled to the service access port through a master interface unit that is configured to request at least one of the core interface units to initiate execution of a predetermined service operation.

Abstract: A holder for a container and other articles comprises a plurality of flexible retaining strips which can be formed in laterally extending loops to define a peripheral side wall of the holder cavity and in a longitudinal extending loop to define the bottom wall of the cavity. The ends of the loops are releasably secured together by Velcro type hook and loop elements which are releasably interconnectable. A longitudinal retaining strip extends upwardly from the cavity of the holder to form a waistbelt receiving loop. A short lateral strip is provided near the upper end of such longitudinal retaining strip to form a laterally extending loop which can receive an upwardly extending portion of the frame of a bicycle or other vehicle on which the holder can be conveniently carried. The cross-sectional and longitudinal dimension of the cavity can be made larger or smaller to snugly receive and hold articles of differing lengths as well as differing cross-sectional dimensions.