Summary
Open drain is an important part of I3C bus initialization as it allows the master to control the bus and maintain a low-power state until data needs to be transmitted. The open drain configuration also allows multiple devices to communicate on the same line without interference. This increases bus efficiency as it allows multiple devices to communicate simultaneously. In conclusion, open drain is an essential part of I3C bus initialization. It allows the master device to control the data transfer rate to the slave device and allows multiple devices to communicate on the same line without interference. This increases bus efficiency, ensuring successful data transfer between the two devices.
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The text is discussing the process of bus initialization in the Inter-Integrated Circuit (I3C) protocol. In particular, it is focusing on the Serial Clock (SCL) Open Drain process. This process involves the SCL line being configured as an open drain, or open collector, which allows multiple devices to be connected to the same line. This allows a single device to take control of the SCL line by pulling it low, while all other devices will remain in a high impedance state. This process of bus initialization allows multiple I3C devices to communicate without causing interference. In conclusion, the process of SCL Open Drain is an important part of bus initialization in I3C, allowing multiple devices to communicate without interference.
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R Pitigoi-Aron, LJ Mishra, RD Wietfeldt - US Patent App. 16/201,250, 2019 - Google Patents
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In I2C bus initialization, the SCL line is configured as an open drain. An open drain is a type of output used in digital logic circuits, where the output is connected to ground through a field effect transistor. This allows the output to be either pulled high to a logic 1 level, or held low to a logic 0 level, as well as allowing for a high-impedance state to be maintained. The open drain configuration allows for the bus to be pulled low to indicate a start condition, or to be pulled high to indicate a stop condition. In conclusion, I2C bus initialization requires the SCL line to be configured as an open drain, which allows for the bus to be controlled and signals to be transmitted.
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J Chakraborty, SK Ananthanarayanan… - US Patent App. 16 …, 2021 - Google Patents
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In I3C bus initialization, the SCL is configured as an open drain. This means that the SCL line is forced to be in a state of high impedance, allowing it to be pulled low by any device that needs to transmit data. This ensures that the bus remains in a low-power state until data needs to be transmitted. The open drain configuration allows multiple devices to communicate on the bus simultaneously, thus improving bus efficiency. In conclusion, the open drain configuration of the SCL line allows multiple devices to communicate on the I3C bus simultaneously, which is beneficial for bus efficiency.
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S Graif, L Amarilio, M Gakman - US Patent 10,678,723, 2020 - Google Patents
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In I3C bus initialization, the SCL (Serial Clock) is set up as open drain. This means that the clock line is not driven by an active signal, but instead pulled up to the desired voltage level by a pull-up resistor. This enables the master and slave devices to communicate by controlling the state of the clock line. Through this setup, data can be transferred reliably between the two devices. In conclusion, setting up the clock line as open drain during I3C bus initialization is essential for successful communications between the master and slave devices.
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S Graif, M Zangvil, L Amarilio - US Patent 10,572,439, 2020 - Google Patents
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The text is discussing the initialization process of an I3C bus. Specifically, it is discussing the SCL open drain, which is an important part of the bus initialization process. The SCL open drain is a signal line that is used to force all devices on the bus to reset. This signal is generated by the bus master, usually a microcontroller or microprocessor, and is essential when initializing the bus. In conclusion, the SCL open drain is a signal line used during I3C bus initialization that helps reset all devices on the bus and is generated by the bus master. Without this signal, the bus cannot be initialized properly.
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KP Foust, AK Srivastava, N Suzuki - US Patent App. 17/337,497, 2021 - Google Patents
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In I3C bus initialization, the SCL line is configured as an open drain. This means that the SCL will be pulled low by the master device during the start of the communication, but during the data phase the SCL will be driven high by the slave devices. This allows for multiple slave devices to communicate on the same bus without contention. This open drain configuration is necessary for the I3C bus to work properly, allowing for multiple devices to interact without issue. In conclusion, I3C bus initialization requires the SCL line to be configured as an open drain in order to maintain proper communication between multiple slave devices.
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R Pitigoi-Aron - US Patent App. 15/633,658, 2017 - Google Patents
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In I3C bus initialization, the SCL (Serial Clock Line) is an open drain. This means that the SCL line is not actively driven by any of the devices connected to it and instead relies on pull-up resistors to generate the logic high levels. This allows the bus to be used in a multi-master configuration, where multiple devices on the bus can take control of the SCL line to perform data transfers. Furthermore, the open drain setup also provides a mechanism for implementing clock synchronization between different I3C devices. In conclusion, I3C bus initialization requires the SCL line to be open drain in order to ensure reliable communication between devices, as well as allow for multiple devices to control the bus.
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KP Foust, AK Srivastava, N Suzuki - US Patent 11,030,142, 2021 - Google Patents
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In I3C Bus initialization, the SCL (serial clock line) is an Open Drain. This means that the line is in a low state until the bus is ready to communicate. When the bus is ready, the line is driven high. This type of signaling allows devices on the bus to communicate without conflicting with each other. It also reduces power consumption and allows for a more reliable connection. In conclusion, the use of an Open Drain configuration for the SCL line in I3C Bus initialization ensures that devices can communicate with each other efficiently, with minimal power consumption and a reliable connection.
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S Graif, M Zangvil, L Amarilio - US Patent 11,010,327, 2021 - Google Patents
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In I3C bus initialization, the SCL line is configured as an open-drain line. This is done to ensure that the voltage of the line is always lower than the voltage of the VDD line. This ensures that the SCL line is never driven higher than the VDD line, which prevents damage to I3C devices. When the SCL line is an open-drain, the bus can be initialized without having to worry about damage to the I3C devices. In conclusion, the open-drain configuration of the SCL line is a key part of I3C bus initialization, as it helps to ensure the safety of I3C devices.
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R Pitigoi-Aron - US Patent App. 15/846,082, 2018 - Google Patents
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In I3C bus initialization, the SCL (serial clock line) is configured as open drain. This means that the line is not being driven by any device on the bus, but instead it is being pulled up to a high logic level. This allows the devices on the bus to control when the clock line is active, thus ensuring that all devices on the bus can communicate with each other. This also allows for a simpler bus architecture, as the need for a master device is eliminated. Overall, this configuration of the I3C bus is beneficial as it allows for simpler bus architecture and communication between devices on the bus. It is important to note that this configuration is only applicable to I3C buses, and not other buses such as I2C. By configuring the SCL as open drain, I3C buses can ensure efficient and reliable communication between devices connected to it.
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Y Amon, L Amarilio, O Rosenberg - US Patent App. 15/453,678, 2018 - Google Patents
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