US Patent:
20060059269, Mar 16, 2006
Inventors:
Chien Chen - Fremont CA, US
Richard Schober - Cupertino CA, US
Yolin Lih - San Jose CA, US
Ian Colloff - Los Gatos CA, US
Richard Reeve - San Mateo CA, US
Allen Lyu - Saratoga CA, US
Mohamed Talaat - San Jose CA, US
International Classification:
G06F 15/16
Abstract:
An interconnect device for transmitting data packets includes a plurality of ports, a hub, and an arbiter. The hub is configured to connect the plurality of ports together. The arbiter is coupled to the hub for controlling transmission of data packets between the hub and the ports. A reset is provided in at least one of the ports. The reset is in communication with the arbiter such that arbiter can reset the port in response to a detected error in the port.