Abstract: A universal interface circuit and an associated method are provided that can supply a computer logic circuit, such as the components mounted upon an adapter card, with first and second inputs having first and second predetermined voltage levels, respectively, based upon power drawn from both first and second supply voltages. The interface circuit typically includes a first power supply circuit for providing the first input having the first predetermined voltage level in response to the first supply voltage. Additionally, the interface surface includes a regulator for generating an output having the second predetermined voltage level in response to the first supply voltage. The interface circuit further includes a second power supply circuit for providing an output that also has the second predetermined voltage level, albeit in response to the second supply voltage.

Abstract: A business transformation alignment framework and toolset. A system is disclosed that includes: a data interface system for storing and displaying business transformation data categorized into initiative data, capability data and IT requirement data; a mapping system for mapping between initiative data, capability data and IT requirement data; and a dashboard interface for displaying alignment analysis information regarding how well a set of IT requirements aligns with a capability defined to address a business transformation objective.

Abstract: A microprocessor based system automatically detects the occurrence of certain conditions in the microprocessor. The conditions may include a determination of data corruption in the microprocessor. If a determination is made that data is corrupted, the microprocessor may be reloaded from a non-volatile memory. During a reload, a microcontroller controls the microprocessor. The non-volatile memory may be a flash memory or non-volatile random access memory.

Abstract: A method and circuit allows flexible control for termination of a signal line. The mode of operation of the circuit may be set manually or automatically. A software controller provides software control of the signal line. A bus terminator is tied to the signal line. A feedback line from the bus terminator permits monitoring the logic level on the signal line by the software controller. The modes permit software control of the termination or operator setting of the termination by grounding of the signal line or pulling up the signal line to the power line.

Abstract: Intelligent transportable data storage component module for a data processing system and a method for charging a battery for a data storage component in an intelligent transportable data storage component module. The intelligent transportable data storage component module has a data storage component and an intelligent battery backup for providing power to the data storage component. The intelligent battery backup, for example, a battery backup falling within Smart Battery Specifications, has a battery and a battery charger that function as a unit to monitor and charge the battery independent of the host processor and firmware of the data processing system and independent of characteristics of the battery.

Abstract: A method and circuit allows flexible control for termination of a signal line. The mode of operation of the circuit may be set manually or automatically. A software controller provides software control of the signal line. A bus terminator is tied to the signal line. A feedback line from the bus terminator permits monitoring the logic level on the signal line by the software controller. The modes permit software control of the termination or operator setting of the termination by grounding of the signal line or pulling up the signal line to the power line.

Abstract: A microprocessor based system automatically detects the occurrence of certain conditions in the microprocessor. The conditions may include a determination of data corruption in the microprocessor. If a determination is made that data is corrupted, the microprocessor may be reloaded from a non-volatile memory. During a reload, a microcontroller controls the microprocessor. The non-volatile memory may be a flash memory or non-volatile random access memory.