Methods implementing multiple interfaces for a storage device using a single ASIC
First Claim
1. A method for producing a single application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) die capable of supporting multiple interfaces for rotating media storage devices, comprising:
- (a) comparing at least two different interfaces for storage devices including rotatable storage medium;
(b) identifying elements that are common to the different interfaces;
(c) identifying elements that are unique to the different interfaces;
(d) incorporating the unique elements for each of the different interfaces, and the common elements, into a single ASIC die; and
(e) implementing switching within the single ASIC die, such that the common elements are used regardless of which one of the different interfaces is being used, and the unique elements are used based on which one of the different interfaces is being used.
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Abstract
Methods for producing and using a single application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) die, to support multiple interfaces for rotating media storage devices, are provided. At least two different interfaces for storage devices including rotatable storage medium are compared. Elements that are common to the different interfaces are identified. Elements that are unique to the different interfaces are also identified. The unique elements for each of the different interfaces, and the common elements, are incorporated into a single ASIC die. Switching is implemented within the single ASIC die, such that the common elements are used regardless of which one of the different interfaces is being used, and the unique elements are used based on which one of the different interfaces is being used.
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1. A method for producing a single application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) die capable of supporting multiple interfaces for rotating media storage devices, comprising:
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(a) comparing at least two different interfaces for storage devices including rotatable storage medium;
(b) identifying elements that are common to the different interfaces;
(c) identifying elements that are unique to the different interfaces;
(d) incorporating the unique elements for each of the different interfaces, and the common elements, into a single ASIC die; and
(e) implementing switching within the single ASIC die, such that the common elements are used regardless of which one of the different interfaces is being used, and the unique elements are used based on which one of the different interfaces is being used. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A method for use with an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) die capable of supporting at least two different interfaces, each interface for storage devices including rotatable storage medium, the ASIC die including elements that are common to the different interfaces, elements that are unique to each interface, and a plurality of switches, the method comprising:
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(a) determining which one of the interfaces is being used; and
(b) controlling the switches such that the common elements are used regardless of which of the interfaces is being used, and the unique elements are used based on which of the interfaces is being used. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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