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Flexible network interfaces and flexible data clocking

  • US 20040015617A1
  • Filed: 01/25/2001
  • Published: 01/22/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/25/2001
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. An apparatus comprising:

  • a port for receiving and/or transmitting network data;

    a first circuit for providing a first signal identifying one of a plurality of data formats, wherein the first signal is to be defined by a signal provided to the apparatus from outside of the apparatus, and the first signal is changeable without re-manufacturing the apparatus; and

    a hardwired (non-software-executing) circuit for processing data according to any one of said formats, wherein the circuit is responsive to the first signal to process data according to the format specified by the first signal.

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