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Controller burst multiplexor channel interface
Assignee: EMC Corp
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Filing: 1988-05-16
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Granted: 1989-10-31
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Expires: 2008-05-16
Abstract
Abstract A data processing system in which the interface for connecting a host controller to a burst multiplexor channel comprises two sections one to handle the transfer of data and the other to handle the transfer of command and status information. The interface also includes logic to monitor the division of any transfer into bursts and logic to arbitrate for the two sections for any given burst.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenneth S. Goekjian
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 15:26
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F13/00; G06F13/14; G06F13/20; G06F13/28; G06F13/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
67 words
A data processing system comprising: a. a central processor unit, b. a memory connected to said central processor unit, c. a burst multiplexor channel connected to said memory, d. a controller, and e. an interface for connecting said controller to said burst multiplexor channel, said interface including two sections, one section handling the transfer of data and the other handling the transfer of command and status information.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
67 words
A data processing system comprising: a. a central processor unit, b. a memory connected to said central processor unit, c. a burst multiplexor channel connected to said memory, d. a controller, and e. an interface for connecting said controller to said burst multiplexor channel, said interface including two sections, one section handling the transfer of data and the other handling the transfer of command and status information.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US4403282A
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