Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention provides a system that asynchronously controls the sending of data items from a sender to a receiver. The system includes a data path between the sender and the receiver, a first control path between the sender and the receiver, and a second control path between the sender and the receiver. The first control path and the second control path alternately control the asynchronous transmission of consecutive data items on the data path between the sender and the receiver.

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention provides a system that facilitates capacitive inter-chip communication. During operation, the system first determines an alignment between a first semiconductor die and a second semiconductor die. Next, electrical signals are selectively routed to at least one interconnect pad in a plurality of interconnect pads based on the alignment thereby facilitating communication between the first semiconductor die and the second semiconductor die. The plurality of interconnect pads can include transmitting pads, receiving pads, and transmitting and receiving pads. The alignment may be determined continuously or at times separated by an interval, where the interval is fixed or variable. Several variations on this embodiment are provided.

Abstract: An apparatus for continuously winding a plurality of inductors with insulated wire on an elongated bobbin in a manner such that portions of the wire that will locate at specified locations has its insulation is removed prior to wrapping. The apparatus includes a rotating device for turning the bobbin, a feedscrew for imparting a controlled pitch on the winding, a suspension system running the wire from a wire spool to the bobbin, and a means for removing insulation from the portions of the wire that will locate at the specified locations.