Intel corporation (20240303210). Method, Apparatus, Device and Computer-Readable Medium for Bringing Up a Multi-Purpose Communication Port simplified abstract
Method, Apparatus, Device and Computer-Readable Medium for Bringing Up a Multi-Purpose Communication Port
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Udaya Natarajan of El Dorado Hills CA (US)
Kannappan Rajaraman of Bangalore (IN)
Method, Apparatus, Device and Computer-Readable Medium for Bringing Up a Multi-Purpose Communication Port - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240303210 titled 'Method, Apparatus, Device and Computer-Readable Medium for Bringing Up a Multi-Purpose Communication Port
The abstract of the patent application describes an apparatus designed to manage a multi-purpose communication port during the boot phase. The apparatus includes interface circuitry, machine-readable instructions, and processor circuitry to determine the link type of a connection to be established via the communication port and conduct link training accordingly.
- The apparatus determines the link type and performs link training on the multi-purpose communication port during the boot phase.
- If the link supports a higher link rate or number of lanes, a lower link rate or number of lanes is used for training.
- The apparatus optimizes the link training process based on the capabilities of the connection.
Potential Applications: - This technology can be used in various devices that require efficient communication ports, such as computers, servers, and networking equipment. - It can enhance the performance and reliability of data transfer in high-speed communication systems.
Problems Solved: - Ensures optimal link training for different types of connections on a multi-purpose communication port. - Improves the efficiency and stability of data transmission during the boot phase.
Benefits: - Enhanced communication port management during the boot phase. - Improved data transfer speeds and reliability. - Better utilization of available link capabilities for optimal performance.
Commercial Applications: Title: "Enhanced Communication Port Management Technology" This technology can be applied in the development of high-performance computing systems, networking devices, and data centers. It can improve the overall efficiency and reliability of communication ports, leading to better system performance and user experience.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the apparatus determine the link type during the boot phase? - The apparatus uses machine-readable instructions and processor circuitry to analyze the connection and identify the appropriate link type. 2. What are the potential benefits of using a lower link rate for training in certain cases? - Using a lower link rate for training can help optimize the link training process and ensure compatibility with the connection's capabilities.
Original Abstract Submitted
some aspects of the present disclosure relate to an apparatus for bringing up a multi-purpose communication port, the apparatus comprising interface circuitry, machine-readable instructions, and processor circuitry to execute the machine-readable instructions to determine, during a boot phase, a link type of a link to be established via the multi-purpose communication port, and perform, during the boot phase, link training on the multi-purpose communication port according to the link type, wherein, in case the link supports a first higher link rate or a first higher number of lanes, a second lower link rate or second lower number of lanes is used for link training on the multi-purpose communication port.
