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Slave node and local interconnect network (LIN network) having same

  • US 20050265344A1
  • Filed: 03/07/2005
  • Published: 12/01/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/03/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A slave node for use in a LIN network, comprising:

  • an input circuit for receiving an incoming message from the LIN network, said input circuit having a first signal input coupled to the LIN network and a first signal output;

    an electronic processing device for interpreting the incoming message and/or compiling an outgoing message, said electronic processing device having a second signal input coupled to said first signal output and a second signal output; and

    a transmitting device for transmitting the outgoing message to the LIN network, said transmitting device having a third signal input coupled to said second signal output, and a third signal output coupled to the LIN network;

    wherein said input circuit is separate from said transmitting device, such that said transmitting device is generally inactive during reception of the incoming message.

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